| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | spend a [adj] time | 93 |
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| 2 | spend a [adj] time | 91 |
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| 3 | spend a long time | 61 |
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| 4 | spent a [adj] time | 52 |
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| 5 | spend a considerable time | 13 |
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| 6 | spent a [adj] time | 13 |
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| 7 | spend a short time | 11 |
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| 8 | spend a [adj] time | 9 |
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| 9 | spending a [adj] time | 6 |
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| 10 | to spend a [adj] time | 5 |
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