| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it took a [adj] time for | 18 |
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| 2 | it took a [adj] time [prep] | 18 |
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| 3 | it took a [adj] time [prep] | 18 |
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| 4 | it took a [adj] time for | 18 |
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| 5 | it took a [adj] time [prep] | 18 |
|
| 6 | it took a long time [prep] | 16 |
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| 7 | it took a [adj] time [prep] | 16 |
|
| 8 | it took a long time [prep] | 16 |
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