| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | over a [adj] period of | 134 |
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| 2 | over a [adj] period of | 128 |
|
| 3 | over a long period of | 77 |
|
| 4 | over a prolonged period of | 8 |
|
| 5 | over a considerable period of | 7 |
|
| 6 | over a short period of | 7 |
|
| 7 | over an [adj] period of | 6 |
|
| 8 | over a given period of | 5 |
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