The usage time frame for this product is not frequent.

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Should it be:

The usage time frame for this product is not frequent.

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The usage time frame of this product is not frequent.

And

Expiration date for the orange juice is a long time.

VS

Expiration date of the orange juice is a long time.

Are all okay?
 

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No, they are all incorrect.
 
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Could you please elaborate and try to help instead of just saying that they're all incorrect... What do you expect me to get out of your answer?
 

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This product is not used frequently.

The orange juice will not expire for a long time.
 
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Hi Barb,

What about this:

The usage time frame for a product like an ankle brace is minimal, because the ankle will eventually recover.

Is this okay?
 

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The "usage time frame" is not a natural phrase.
A product like an ankle brace is not used for very long because the ankle heals.
 

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Why insist on using "time frame"? It's always avoidable and usually wrong. So 'the percentage play' is to avoid it. ;-)

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