| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first [adj] months | 670 |
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| 2 | the [adj] few months | 608 |
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| 3 | the first few [noun] | 496 |
|
| 4 | the first few [noun pl] | 491 |
|
| 5 | the first [det] months | 69 |
|
| 6 | the first few months | 69 |
|
| 7 | the first few months | 69 |
|
| 8 | the first few month | 69 |
|
| 9 | [art] first few months | 69 |
|
| 10 | [art] first few months | 69 |
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