| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] they [modal v] prefer | 25 |
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| 2 | [verb] they would prefer | 25 |
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| 3 | [verb] they [vb mod] prefer | 25 |
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| 4 | [verb] they would prefer | 25 |
|
| 5 | say they [modal v] prefer | 22 |
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| 6 | [vb past] they [modal v] prefer | 20 |
|
| 7 | said they [modal v] prefer | 17 |
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