| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [prep] [adj] | 29 |
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| 2 | a few years [prep] [det] | 14 |
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| 3 | a few years [prep] [adj] | 9 |
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| 4 | a few years of [adj] | 8 |
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| 5 | a few years in [adj] | 7 |
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| 6 | a few years [prep] that | 6 |
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| 7 | a few years [prep] that | 6 |
|
| 8 | a few years [prep] [num] | 5 |
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| 9 | a few years before [adj] | 5 |
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| 10 | a few years after [adj] | 5 |
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