| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] a few years [noun] | 35 |
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| 2 | in a few years [noun] | 24 |
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| 3 | [prep] a few years [noun sg] | 23 |
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| 4 | [prep] a few years time | 20 |
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| 5 | [prep] a few years time | 20 |
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| 6 | within a few years [noun] | 6 |
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| 7 | [prep] a few years [noun prp] | 6 |
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| 8 | [prep] a few years [noun pl] | 5 |
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