| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] the first few years | 67 |
|
| 2 | [prep] the first few years | 67 |
|
| 3 | in the first few years | 25 |
|
| 4 | in the first few years | 25 |
|
| 5 | for the first few years | 23 |
|
| 6 | for the first few years | 23 |
|
| 7 | during the first few years | 10 |
|
| 8 | during the first few years | 10 |
|
