| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] silent for a few | 7 |
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| 2 | was silent for a few | 7 |
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| 3 | [be] silent for a few | 7 |
|
| 4 | be silent for a few | 7 |
|
| 5 | silent for a few [noun] | 9 |
|
| 6 | silent for a few [noun pl] | 9 |
|
| 7 | silent for a few moments | 5 |
|
| 8 | silent for a few moment | 5 |
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