| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [be] [prep] a [adj] time | 68 |
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| 2 | [be] [prep] a long [noun sg] | 62 |
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| 3 | [be] [prep] a long [noun] | 62 |
|
| 4 | [be] [prep] a long time | 37 |
|
| 5 | [be] [prep] [art] long time | 37 |
|
| 6 | [be] [prep] a long time | 37 |
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