| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] be [adv] a few | 34 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] are [adv] a few | 24 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] be only a few | 16 |
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| 4 | [noun pl] be just a few | 16 |
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| 5 | [noun pl] were [adv] a few | 5 |
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