| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | can hardly be [vb pp] | 185 |
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| 2 | can hardly be said | 32 |
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| 3 | can hardly be expected | 12 |
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| 4 | can hardly be described | 12 |
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| 5 | can hardly be denied | 7 |
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| 6 | can hardly be blamed | 6 |
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| 7 | can hardly be exaggerated | 5 |
|
| 8 | can hardly be considered | 5 |
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