| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] a few years ' | 27 |
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| 2 | [prep] a few years ' | 27 |
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| 3 | in a few years ' | 20 |
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| 4 | in a few years ' | 20 |
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| 5 | a few years ' [noun] | 33 |
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| 6 | a few years ' [noun sg] | 33 |
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| 7 | a few years ' time | 21 |
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| 8 | a few years ' time | 21 |
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