| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun] [prep] a short time | 109 |
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| 2 | [noun sg] [prep] a short time | 77 |
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| 3 | [noun] for a short time | 64 |
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| 4 | [noun] for a short time | 64 |
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| 5 | [noun] in a short time | 29 |
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| 6 | [noun] in a short time | 29 |
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| 7 | [noun pl] [prep] a short time | 25 |
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| 8 | [noun] within a short time | 8 |
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| 9 | [noun] within a short time | 8 |
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| 10 | [noun prp] [prep] a short time | 6 |
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