| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [to-vb] the [noun sg] of state [prep] | 618 |
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| 2 | [to-vb] the secretary of state [prep] | 615 |
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| 3 | [to-vb] the [noun sg] of state for | 604 |
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| 4 | [to-vb] the [noun sg] of state for | 604 |
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| 5 | to ask the [noun sg] of state [prep] | 597 |
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| 6 | to advise the [noun sg] of state [prep] | 8 |
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| 7 | [to-vb] the [noun sg] of state on | 7 |
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| 8 | [to-vb] the [noun sg] of state on | 7 |
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