| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | than in [adj] years | 29 |
|
| 2 | than in [adj] years | 22 |
|
| 3 | than in previous years | 16 |
|
| 4 | than in previous years | 16 |
|
| 5 | than in [adj -er] years | 7 |
|
| 6 | than in early years | 5 |
|
| 7 | than in recent years | 5 |
|
| 8 | than in recent years | 5 |
|
| 9 | than in earlier years | 5 |
|
