| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it be difficult to be [adj] | 50 |
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| 2 | it [be] difficult to be [adj] | 50 |
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| 3 | it [is] difficult to be [adj] | 40 |
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| 4 | it is difficult to be [adj] | 33 |
|
| 5 | it [be] difficult to be sure | 17 |
|
| 6 | it was difficult to be [adj] | 10 |
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| 7 | it [be] difficult to be certain | 10 |
|
| 8 | it [was/were] difficult to be [adj] | 10 |
|
| 9 | it 's difficult to be [adj] | 7 |
|
| 10 | it [be] difficult to be precise | 5 |
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