| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | than they [modal v] have been | 26 |
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| 2 | than they [modal v] have been | 26 |
|
| 3 | than they [vb mod] have been | 26 |
|
| 4 | than they would have been | 16 |
|
| 5 | than they would have been | 16 |
|
| 6 | than they might have been | 6 |
|
| 7 | than they might have been | 6 |
|
