| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] a short time | 397 |
|
| 2 | [prep] a short time | 397 |
|
| 3 | [prep] a short time | 376 |
|
| 4 | for a short time | 217 |
|
| 5 | in a short time | 88 |
|
| 6 | within a short time | 50 |
|
| 7 | after a short time | 27 |
|
| 8 | [prep] a shorter time | 21 |
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