| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] prove to be a [adj] | 42 |
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| 2 | [vb mod] prove [prep] be a [adj] | 42 |
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| 3 | [vb mod] prove [prep] be a [adj] | 40 |
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| 4 | may prove [prep] be a [adj] | 13 |
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| 5 | will prove [prep] be a [adj] | 11 |
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| 6 | could prove [prep] be a [adj] | 9 |
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