| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] [vb infin] for a [adj] time | 25 |
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| 2 | [vb mod] [verb] for a long time | 15 |
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| 3 | will [verb] for a [adj] time | 9 |
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| 4 | [vb mod] continue for a [adj] time | 6 |
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| 5 | [vb mod] continue for a [adj] time | 6 |
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| 6 | may [verb] for a [adj] time | 5 |
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| 7 | [vb mod] last for a [adj] time | 5 |
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| 8 | [vb mod] last for a [adj] time | 5 |
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