| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [prep] [adj] | 29 |
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| 2 | few years [prep] [adj] [noun sg] | 21 |
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| 3 | a few years [prep] [noun sg] | 20 |
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| 4 | a few [prep] [adj] [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 5 | a few years [adj] [noun sg] | 6 |
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