| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [prep] | 152 |
|
| 2 | few years [prep] [noun sg] | 54 |
|
| 3 | a few years [noun sg] | 26 |
|
| 4 | a few [prep] [noun sg] | 20 |
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