| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for a few years | 174 |
|
| 2 | within a few years | 123 |
|
| 3 | in a few years | 113 |
|
| 4 | after a few years | 54 |
|
| 5 | of a few years | 45 |
|
| 6 | until a few years | 31 |
|
| 7 | over a few years | 11 |
|
| 8 | to a few years | 9 |
|
