| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [adv] a few years | 19 |
|
| 2 | be [adv] a few years | 18 |
|
| 3 | be only a few years | 9 |
|
| 4 | be only a few years | 9 |
|
| 5 | was [adv] a few years | 7 |
|
