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