| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | except [prep] a few [adj] | 31 |
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| 2 | except [prep] a few [adj] | 31 |
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| 3 | except [prep] a few [adj] | 29 |
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| 4 | except for a few [adj] | 21 |
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| 5 | except in a few [adj] | 7 |
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