| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [prep] the | 39 |
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| 2 | a few years [prep] the | 39 |
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| 3 | a few years [prep] the | 39 |
|
| 4 | a few years after the | 8 |
|
| 5 | a few years in the | 8 |
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| 6 | a few years after the | 8 |
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| 7 | a few years in the | 8 |
|
| 8 | a few years before the | 6 |
|
| 9 | a few years before the | 6 |
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