| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb pp] a few [noun] | 641 |
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| 2 | were [vb pp] a [noun] | 351 |
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| 3 | were a few [noun] | 134 |
|
| 4 | were [vb pp] a few | 20 |
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