| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] be say [prep] be [v-ing] | 25 |
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| 2 | [modal v] be said [prep] be [v-ing] | 25 |
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| 3 | [modal v] be say to be [v-ing] | 25 |
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| 4 | could be say [prep] be [v-ing] | 10 |
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| 5 | could be say [prep] be [v-ing] | 10 |
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| 6 | can be say [prep] be [v-ing] | 9 |
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| 7 | can be say [prep] be [v-ing] | 9 |
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