| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | in a short [noun sg] | 225 |
|
| 2 | in a short time | 77 |
|
| 3 | in a short time | 77 |
|
| 4 | in a short space | 33 |
|
| 5 | in a short space | 33 |
|
| 6 | in a short while | 18 |
|
| 7 | in a short while | 18 |
|
| 8 | in a short period | 12 |
|
| 9 | in a short period | 12 |
|
| 10 | in a short story | 8 |
|
| 11 | in a short story | 8 |
|
| 12 | in a short [n mass] | 6 |
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