| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] be a few [noun pl] | 50 |
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| 2 | [modal v] be a few [noun pl] | 50 |
|
| 3 | will be a few [noun pl] | 25 |
|
| 4 | will be a few [noun pl] | 16 |
|
| 5 | 'll be a few [noun pl] | 9 |
|
| 6 | would be a few [noun pl] | 7 |
|
| 7 | [modal v] be a few years | 7 |
|
| 8 | would be a few [noun pl] | 6 |
|
| 9 | [modal v] be a few minutes | 6 |
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