| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] [prep] [noun] early [det] year | 10 |
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| 2 | [vb past] [prep] [noun] early this year | 9 |
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| 3 | [vb past] [prep] [noun] earlier [det] year | 8 |
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| 4 | [vb past] [prep] [noun prp] early [det] year | 7 |
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