| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [adv] a few [noun pl] [adv] | 33 |
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| 2 | was [adv] a few [noun pl] [adv] | 33 |
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| 3 | was only a few [noun pl] [adv] | 25 |
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| 4 | was only a few [noun pl] [adv] | 25 |
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| 5 | was [adv] a few [noun pl] away | 20 |
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| 6 | was [adv] a few [noun pl] ago | 8 |
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| 7 | was [adv] a few feet [adv] | 6 |
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| 8 | was [adv] a few miles [adv] | 5 |
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