| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few [noun pl] before | 177 |
|
| 2 | a few days before | 41 |
|
| 3 | a few weeks before | 23 |
|
| 4 | a few minutes before | 17 |
|
| 5 | a few months before | 17 |
|
| 6 | a few seconds before | 15 |
|
| 7 | a few years before | 14 |
|
| 8 | a few hours before | 13 |
|
| 9 | a few moments before | 8 |
|
| 10 | a few times before | 7 |
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