| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a couple of [noun pl] ' | 52 |
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| 2 | a couple [prep] [noun pl] ' | 52 |
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| 3 | a couple [prep] [noun pl] ' | 52 |
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| 4 | a couple of [noun pl] ' | 52 |
|
| 5 | a couple [prep] hours ' | 18 |
|
| 6 | a couple [prep] years ' | 10 |
|
| 7 | a couple [prep] weeks ' | 7 |
|
| 8 | a couple [prep] days ' | 7 |
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