| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the [noun] of time | 1517 |
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| 2 | the [noun sg] of time | 1392 |
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| 3 | the amount of time | 208 |
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| 4 | the amount of time | 207 |
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| 5 | the length of time | 206 |
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| 6 | the length of time | 206 |
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| 7 | the passage of time | 137 |
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| 8 | the passage of time | 137 |
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| 9 | the [noun pl] of time | 122 |
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| 10 | the course of time | 80 |
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| 11 | the course of time | 80 |
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| 12 | the test of time | 71 |
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| 13 | the test of time | 70 |
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| 14 | the nick of time | 55 |
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| 15 | the nick of time | 55 |
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| 16 | the period of time | 44 |
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| 17 | the fullness of time | 42 |
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| 18 | the fullness of time | 42 |
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| 19 | the period of time | 41 |
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| 20 | the passing of time | 37 |
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| 21 | the passing of time | 37 |
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| 22 | the beginning of time | 31 |
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| 23 | the end of time | 31 |
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| 24 | the end of time | 31 |
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| 25 | the beginning of time | 27 |
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| 26 | the ravages of time | 19 |
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| 27 | the ravage of time | 19 |
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| 28 | the use of time | 18 |
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| 29 | the use of time | 18 |
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| 30 | the mist of time | 16 |
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