| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few years [prep] | 152 |
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| 2 | a few years [prep] | 152 |
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| 3 | a few years of | 41 |
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| 4 | a few years of | 41 |
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| 5 | a few years in | 24 |
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| 6 | a few years in | 24 |
|
| 7 | a few years after | 23 |
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| 8 | a few years after | 23 |
|
| 9 | a few years before | 22 |
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| 10 | a few years before | 22 |
|
| 11 | a few years at | 9 |
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| 12 | a few years at | 9 |
|
| 13 | a few years to | 6 |
|
| 14 | a few years to | 6 |
|
| 15 | a few years on | 5 |
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| 16 | a few years with | 5 |
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| 17 | a few years with | 5 |
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| 18 | a few years on | 5 |
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