| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few [noun pl] before | 281 |
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| 2 | a few [noun pl] before | 281 |
|
| 3 | a few days before | 83 |
|
| 4 | a few minutes before | 42 |
|
| 5 | a few weeks before | 38 |
|
| 6 | a few months before | 30 |
|
| 7 | a few years before | 22 |
|
| 8 | a few seconds before | 18 |
|
| 9 | a few hours before | 14 |
|
| 10 | a few moments before | 9 |
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| 11 | a few yards before | 5 |
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