| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few [noun pl] before [noun] | 43 |
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| 2 | a few [noun pl] before [noun sg] | 24 |
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| 3 | a few days before [noun] | 18 |
|
| 4 | a few [noun pl] before [noun prp] | 17 |
|
| 5 | a few [noun pl] before christmas | 9 |
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| 6 | a few [noun pl] before christmas | 9 |
|
| 7 | a few weeks before [noun] | 6 |
|
| 8 | a few minutes before [noun] | 6 |
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| 9 | a few months before [noun] | 5 |
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