| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [v-ing] the time | 273 |
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| 2 | [v-ing] the time | 244 |
|
| 3 | [v-ing] the times | 29 |
|
| 4 | taking the time | 24 |
|
| 5 | having the time | 23 |
|
| 6 | passing the time | 22 |
|
| 7 | reducing the time | 11 |
|
| 8 | telling the time | 10 |
|
| 9 | using the time | 9 |
|
| 10 | finding the time | 9 |
|
| 11 | noting the time | 7 |
|
| 12 | measuring the time | 7 |
|
| 13 | giving the time | 5 |
|
| 14 | choosing the time | 5 |
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