| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [conj] they [vb mod] continue to be | 9 |
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| 2 | [conj] they [modal v] continue to be | 9 |
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| 3 | [conj] they will continue to be | 6 |
|
| 4 | [conj] they will continue to be | 6 |
|
| 5 | [conj] they continue to be [vb pp] | 5 |
|
| 6 | [conj] they continue to be [verb] | 5 |
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