| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [prep] [noun] | 33 |
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| 2 | a few years [prep] [noun sg] | 20 |
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| 3 | a few years of [noun] | 19 |
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| 4 | a few years [prep] [noun prp] | 9 |
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| 5 | a few years after [noun] | 5 |
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