| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for a [adj] time | 2008 |
|
| 2 | for a [adj] time | 1991 |
|
| 3 | for a long time | 1601 |
|
| 4 | for a short time | 210 |
|
| 5 | for a considerable time | 45 |
|
| 6 | for a good time | 22 |
|
| 7 | for an [adj] time | 17 |
|
| 8 | for a brief time | 14 |
|
| 9 | for a certain time | 12 |
|
| 10 | for a reasonable time | 10 |
|
| 11 | for a limited time | 10 |
|
| 12 | for a specified time | 6 |
|
| 13 | for a particular time | 6 |
|
| 14 | for a tough time | 5 |
|
