| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for a short [noun sg] | 564 |
|
| 2 | for a short [noun sg] | 534 |
|
| 3 | for a short time | 217 |
|
| 4 | for a short period | 117 |
|
| 5 | for a short while | 95 |
|
| 6 | for a shorter [noun sg] | 30 |
|
| 7 | for a short distance | 21 |
|
| 8 | for a short walk | 10 |
|
| 9 | for a short break | 6 |
|
| 10 | for a short stretch | 6 |
|
| 11 | for a short term | 5 |
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