| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be only a few inches | 9 |
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| 2 | [be] only a few inches | 9 |
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| 3 | [was/were] only a few inches | 6 |
|
| 4 | only a few inches [adv] | 6 |
|
| 5 | only a few inches [prep] | 6 |
|
| 6 | only a few inches [prep] | 6 |
|
| 7 | only a few inches [adv] | 6 |
|
| 8 | only a few inches away | 5 |
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| 9 | only a few inches away | 5 |
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