| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a long time in | 84 |
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| 2 | a long way in | 43 |
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| 3 | a long history in | 23 |
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| 4 | a long walk in | 8 |
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| 5 | a long soak in | 7 |
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| 6 | a long period in | 7 |
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| 7 | a long position in | 7 |
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| 8 | a long tradition in | 7 |
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| 9 | a long career in | 6 |
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| 10 | a long day in | 5 |
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| 11 | a long holiday in | 5 |
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