| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but for a [noun sg] | 126 |
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| 2 | but for a [noun] | 110 |
|
| 3 | but for a [noun] | 24 |
|
| 4 | but for a while | 11 |
|
| 5 | but for a while | 11 |
|
| 6 | but for a moment | 9 |
|
| 7 | but for a moment | 9 |
|
| 8 | but for a number | 6 |
|
| 9 | but for a number | 6 |
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