| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] for a few moments | 32 |
|
| 2 | [vb past] for a few seconds | 29 |
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| 3 | [vb past] for a few minutes | 20 |
|
| 4 | stood for a few [noun pl] | 13 |
|
| 5 | paused for a few [noun pl] | 8 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] for a few months | 8 |
|
| 7 | thought for a few [noun pl] | 7 |
|
| 8 | sat for a few [noun pl] | 6 |
|
| 9 | [vb past] for a few years | 5 |
|
| 10 | [vb past] for a few days | 5 |
|
| 11 | [vb past] for a few hours | 5 |
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