| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | they say [pers pn] could n't [verb] | 8 |
|
| 2 | they say [pron] could n't [vb infin] | 8 |
|
| 3 | they say [pron] could n't [verb] | 8 |
|
| 4 | they said [pron] could n't [verb] | 7 |
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