| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] [prep] an early | 52 |
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| 2 | [vb past] [prep] an earlier | 30 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] at an early | 22 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] in an early | 16 |
|
| 5 | [vb past] for an early | 10 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] to an early | 9 |
|
| 7 | [vb past] from an early | 8 |
|
| 8 | went [prep] an early | 5 |
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