| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but for the [adj] time | 27 |
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| 2 | but for the [num ord] time | 25 |
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| 3 | but for the first time | 23 |
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| 4 | but for the first time | 23 |
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| 5 | but for the time [noun] | 23 |
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| 6 | but for the time [noun sg] | 23 |
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| 7 | but for the time being | 23 |
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| 8 | but for the time being | 23 |
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