| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [modal v] [vb infin] for a time | 5 |
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| 2 | [vb mod] [vb infin] for a time | 5 |
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| 3 | [vb infin] for a [adj] time | 44 |
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| 4 | [vb infin] for a [adj] time | 40 |
|
| 5 | [vb infin] for a long time | 29 |
|
| 6 | [vb infin] for a long time | 27 |
|
| 7 | [vb infin] for a considerable time | 5 |
|
| 8 | [vb infin] for a considerable time | 5 |
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