| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [v-ing] a [noun sg] [prep] time | 43 |
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| 2 | [v-ing] a [noun] [prep] time | 42 |
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| 3 | [v-ing] a [noun] of time | 36 |
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| 4 | [v-ing] a [noun] of time | 36 |
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| 5 | [v-ing] a lot [prep] time | 30 |
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| 6 | [v-ing] a lot [prep] time | 30 |
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| 7 | spending a [noun] [prep] time | 25 |
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