| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may [adv] [vb infin] [prep] be [adj] | 16 |
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| 2 | may [adv] [verb] to be [adj] | 16 |
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| 3 | may [adv] [verb] [prep] be [adj] | 9 |
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| 4 | may [adv] prove [prep] be [adj] | 8 |
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| 5 | may [adv] prove [prep] be [adj] | 8 |
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| 6 | may not [verb] [prep] be [adj] | 7 |
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| 7 | may [not/n't] [verb] [prep] be [adj] | 7 |
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| 8 | may not [verb] [prep] be [adj] | 7 |
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