| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | first [adj] years [prep] | 403 |
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| 2 | first few [noun] [prep] | 247 |
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| 3 | first few [noun pl] [prep] | 247 |
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| 4 | [adj] few years [prep] | 149 |
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| 5 | [num ord] few years [prep] | 114 |
|
| 6 | first few years [prep] | 42 |
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| 7 | first few years [prep] | 42 |
|
| 8 | first [det] years [prep] | 42 |
|
| 9 | first few year [prep] | 42 |
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