| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | couple of [noun pl] before [pers pn] | 29 |
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| 2 | couple [prep] [noun pl] before [pers pn] | 29 |
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| 3 | couple [prep] months before [pers pn] | 8 |
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| 4 | couple [prep] [noun pl] before i | 7 |
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| 5 | couple [prep] years before [pers pn] | 7 |
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| 6 | couple [prep] [noun pl] before we | 7 |
|
| 7 | couple [prep] days before [pers pn] | 5 |
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