| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | in the [adv] early [noun] | 43 |
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| 2 | in the very early [noun] | 41 |
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| 3 | in the [adv] early [noun] | 40 |
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| 4 | in the [adv] early [noun pl] | 35 |
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| 5 | in the [adv] early stage | 17 |
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| 6 | in the [adv] early stages | 16 |
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| 7 | in the [adv] early days | 13 |
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| 8 | in the [adv] early day | 13 |
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| 9 | in the [adv] early [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 10 | in the [adv] early universe | 5 |
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| 11 | in the [adv] early universe | 5 |
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