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a few years

idiom
Meaning

A small number of years, usually more than two but not very many.


Examples
SIMPLE

I have lived in this city for a few years.

CONTEXTUAL

After working at the company for a few years, she decided it was time to look for a new challenge.

COMPLEX

Having resided in the quiet coastal town for a few years, he found that the rhythm of the tides had become an essential part of his daily life.

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