| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [prep] the [noun sg] of affairs [prep] | 31 |
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| 2 | [prep] the state of affairs [prep] | 27 |
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| 3 | [prep] the state of affairs [prep] | 27 |
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| 4 | of the [noun] of affairs [prep] | 22 |
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| 5 | [prep] the [noun] of affairs of | 18 |
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| 6 | [prep] the [noun] of affairs in | 6 |
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