| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but he [vb mod] be | 172 |
|
| 2 | but he would be | 41 |
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| 3 | but he 'll be | 24 |
|
| 4 | but he could be | 23 |
|
| 5 | but he must be | 21 |
|
| 6 | but he will be | 20 |
|
| 7 | but he should be | 15 |
|
| 8 | but he 'd be | 10 |
|
| 9 | but he can be | 8 |
|
| 10 | but he might be | 7 |
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