| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few [noun pl] and | 747 |
|
| 2 | a few minutes and | 64 |
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| 3 | a few days and | 44 |
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| 4 | a few months and | 28 |
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| 5 | a few years and | 27 |
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| 6 | a few seconds and | 26 |
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| 7 | a few moments and | 24 |
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| 8 | a few times and | 20 |
|
| 9 | a few weeks and | 20 |
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| 10 | a few bits and | 18 |
|
| 11 | a few hours and | 17 |
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| 12 | a few words and | 13 |
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| 13 | a few drinks and | 10 |
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| 14 | a few steps and | 10 |
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| 15 | a few things and | 9 |
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| 16 | a few odds and | 9 |
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| 17 | a few questions and | 9 |
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| 18 | a few friends and | 8 |
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| 19 | a few paces and | 8 |
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| 20 | a few letters and | 6 |
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| 21 | a few yards and | 6 |
|
| 22 | a few facts and | 6 |
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| 23 | a few books and | 6 |
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| 24 | a few inches and | 5 |
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