| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [adv] [noun] | 31 |
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| 2 | a few years [adv] [noun] | 31 |
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| 3 | a few years [adv] [noun prp] | 22 |
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| 4 | a few years ago [noun] | 19 |
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| 5 | a few years ago [noun] | 19 |
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| 6 | a few years later [noun] | 11 |
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| 7 | a few years later [noun] | 11 |
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