| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | through the [adj] few | 20 |
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| 2 | through the [num ord] few | 20 |
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| 3 | through the next few | 8 |
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| 4 | through the next few | 8 |
|
| 5 | through the first few | 7 |
|
| 6 | through the first few | 7 |
|
| 7 | through the last few | 5 |
|
| 8 | through the last few | 5 |
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