| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | a couple of [noun pl] | 5124 |
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| 2 | a couple of [noun pl] | 5124 |
|
| 3 | a couple of years | 599 |
|
| 4 | a couple of days | 499 |
|
| 5 | a couple of weeks | 427 |
|
| 6 | a couple of hours | 372 |
|
| 7 | a couple of times | 301 |
|
| 8 | a couple of months | 234 |
|
| 9 | a couple of minutes | 228 |
|
| 10 | a couple of miles | 78 |
|
| 11 | a couple of things | 74 |
|
| 12 | a couple of inches | 43 |
|
| 13 | a couple of feet | 43 |
|
| 14 | a couple of points | 43 |
|
| 15 | a couple of nights | 43 |
|
| 16 | a couple of seconds | 37 |
|
| 17 | a couple of steps | 29 |
|
| 18 | a couple of pints | 26 |
|
| 19 | a couple of drinks | 24 |
|
| 20 | a couple of pounds | 23 |
|
| 21 | a couple of bottles | 23 |
|
| 22 | a couple of occasions | 23 |
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| 23 | a couple of glasses | 21 |
|
| 24 | a couple of friends | 21 |
|
| 25 | a couple of paces | 18 |
|
| 26 | a couple of seasons | 17 |
|
| 27 | a couple of men | 17 |
|
| 28 | a couple of books | 16 |
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| 29 | a couple of shots | 15 |
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| 30 | a couple of yards | 14 |
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