| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but a few [noun pl] | 133 |
|
| 2 | but a few minutes | 13 |
|
| 3 | but a few years | 13 |
|
| 4 | but a few days | 13 |
|
| 5 | but a few months | 9 |
|
| 6 | but a few weeks | 8 |
|
| 7 | but a few cases | 6 |
|
| 8 | but a few examples | 6 |
|
| 9 | but a few moments | 5 |
|
