| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [adj] [prep] a few years | 21 |
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| 2 | [adj] [prep] a few years | 19 |
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| 3 | [adj] for a few years | 10 |
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| 4 | [adj] in a few years | 5 |
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| 5 | [adj] within a few years | 5 |
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