| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] a few [noun pl] | 3620 |
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| 2 | [was/were] a few [noun pl] | 186 |
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| 3 | [was/were] [verb] a few | 129 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [verb] a [noun pl] | 33 |
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