| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] out a few [noun pl] | 24 |
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| 2 | [vb past] up a few [noun pl] | 20 |
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| 3 | [vb past] back a few [noun pl] | 8 |
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| 4 | [vb past] [adv prt] a few years | 7 |
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| 5 | [vb past] down a few [noun pl] | 7 |
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| 6 | [vb past] off a few [noun pl] | 6 |
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| 7 | [vb past] [adv prt] a few minutes | 6 |
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| 8 | [vb past] [adv prt] a few paces | 5 |
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