| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] for the delay in | 8 |
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| 2 | apologise for the delay in | 7 |
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| 3 | [vb base] for the delay in | 6 |
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| 4 | apologise for the delay in | 6 |
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| 5 | [noun] for the delay in | 5 |
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| 6 | for the delay in [verb] | 10 |
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| 7 | for the delay in [v-ing] | 10 |
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