| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few hours [conj] | 59 |
|
| 2 | a few hours [subord] | 31 |
|
| 3 | a few hours [coord] | 27 |
|
| 4 | a few hours and | 17 |
|
| 5 | a few hours and | 17 |
|
| 6 | a few hours after | 15 |
|
| 7 | a few hours after | 15 |
|
| 8 | a few hours before | 13 |
|
| 9 | a few hours before | 13 |
|
| 10 | a few hours or | 10 |
|
| 11 | a few hours or | 10 |
|
