| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | before i [vb mod] say | 14 |
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| 2 | before i [modal v] say | 14 |
|
| 3 | before i [modal v] say | 12 |
|
| 4 | before i could say | 11 |
|
| 5 | before i could say | 11 |
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