| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | i be [adv] to say | 41 |
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| 2 | i [be] about to say | 36 |
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| 3 | i [be] [adv prt] to say | 36 |
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| 4 | i [be] about to say | 36 |
|
| 5 | i was [adv] to say | 25 |
|
| 6 | i [was/were] [adv] to say | 25 |
|
| 7 | i [am/are] [adv] to say | 16 |
|
| 8 | i 'm [adv] to say | 8 |
|
| 9 | i am [adv] to say | 8 |
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