| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a few [noun pl] ago be | 28 |
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| 2 | a few [noun pl] ago [be] | 28 |
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| 3 | a few [noun pl] ago [was/were] | 17 |
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| 4 | a few years ago [be] | 13 |
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| 5 | a few [noun pl] ago was | 12 |
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| 6 | a few [noun pl] ago is | 8 |
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| 7 | a few [noun pl] ago [is] | 8 |
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| 8 | a few [noun pl] ago were | 5 |
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| 9 | a few months ago [be] | 5 |
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