| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a very [adj] time [adv] | 52 |
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| 2 | a very [adj] time [adv] | 52 |
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| 3 | a very long time [adv] | 38 |
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| 4 | a very long time [adv] | 38 |
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| 5 | a very [adj] time ago | 25 |
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| 6 | a very [adj] time indeed | 15 |
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| 7 | a very short time [adv] | 9 |
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| 8 | a very short time [adv] | 9 |
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