| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] a few [noun pl] | 5815 |
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| 2 | [was/were] a few [noun pl] | 186 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] [prep] a few | 17 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [prep] a [noun pl] | 15 |
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