| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few year [adv] | 851 |
|
| 2 | a few years [adv] | 850 |
|
| 3 | a few year ago | 543 |
|
| 4 | a few year later | 168 |
|
| 5 | a few year earlier | 52 |
|
| 6 | a few year before | 23 |
|
| 7 | a few year now | 20 |
|
| 8 | a few year previously | 9 |
|
| 9 | a few year more | 5 |
|
