| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun sg] be the only | 917 |
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| 2 | [noun sg] is the only | 482 |
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| 3 | [noun sg] was the only | 330 |
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| 4 | [noun sg] are the only | 37 |
|
| 5 | [noun sg] were the only | 35 |
|
| 6 | [noun sg] being the only | 18 |
|
| 7 | [noun sg] 's the only | 12 |
|
| 8 | government be the only | 7 |
|
| 9 | action be the only | 7 |
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| 10 | party be the only | 6 |
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| 11 | church be the only | 6 |
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| 12 | authority be the only | 5 |
|
| 13 | operation be the only | 5 |
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