| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb pp] for a [adj] time | 198 |
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| 2 | [vb pp] for a long time | 169 |
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| 3 | known for a [adj] time | 24 |
|
| 4 | [vb pp] for a short time | 14 |
|
| 5 | seen for a [adj] time | 9 |
|
| 6 | done for a [adj] time | 8 |
|
| 7 | kept for a [adj] time | 6 |
|
| 8 | existed for a [adj] time | 6 |
|
| 9 | had for a [adj] time | 6 |
|
| 10 | [vb pp] for a considerable time | 6 |
|
| 11 | used for a [adj] time | 5 |
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