| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | in their [adj] years | 54 |
|
| 2 | in their [adj] years | 34 |
|
| 3 | in their early years | 16 |
|
| 4 | in their early years | 15 |
|
| 5 | in their [adj -er] years | 8 |
|
| 6 | in their formative years | 8 |
|
| 7 | in their formative years | 8 |
|
| 8 | in their late years | 7 |
|
| 9 | in their later years | 7 |
|
| 10 | in their [num] years | 6 |
|
| 11 | in their [num ord] years | 5 |
|
