| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few [noun pl] before the | 86 |
|
| 2 | a few [noun pl] before the | 86 |
|
| 3 | a few days before the | 35 |
|
| 4 | a few weeks before the | 19 |
|
| 5 | a few months before the | 11 |
|
| 6 | a few hours before the | 7 |
|
| 7 | a few years before the | 6 |
|
