| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] be say [prep] be [verb] | 44 |
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| 2 | [vb mod] be say to be [verb] | 44 |
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| 3 | [vb mod] be said [prep] be [verb] | 44 |
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| 4 | [vb mod] be say to be [verb] | 44 |
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| 5 | [vb mod] be say [prep] be [v-ing] | 25 |
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| 6 | can be say [prep] be [verb] | 18 |
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| 7 | [vb mod] be say [prep] be [vb pp] | 18 |
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| 8 | could be say [prep] be [verb] | 16 |
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| 9 | may be say [prep] be [verb] | 6 |
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