| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | for a few [noun pl] | 2102 |
|
| 2 | for a few days | 381 |
|
| 3 | for a few minutes | 360 |
|
| 4 | for a few moments | 283 |
|
| 5 | for a few seconds | 256 |
|
| 6 | for a few years | 174 |
|
| 7 | for a few hours | 157 |
|
| 8 | for a few weeks | 153 |
|
| 9 | for a few months | 127 |
|
| 10 | for a few pounds | 16 |
|
| 11 | for a few nights | 11 |
|
| 12 | for a few yards | 11 |
|
| 13 | for a few miles | 9 |
|
| 14 | for a few decades | 7 |
|
| 15 | for a few surprises | 5 |
|
| 16 | for a few seasons | 5 |
|
| 17 | for a few words | 5 |
|
| 18 | for a few shillings | 5 |
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