| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [adj] | 59 |
|
| 2 | a few years old | 33 |
|
| 3 | a few years [adj -er] | 26 |
|
| 4 | a few years [adj] | 21 |
|
| 5 | a few years older | 17 |
|
| 6 | a few years old | 16 |
|
| 7 | a few years [det] | 11 |
|
| 8 | a few years young | 9 |
|
| 9 | a few years younger | 9 |
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