| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] [modal v] to be | 346 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] [vb mod] to be | 346 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] [modal v] to be | 346 |
|
| 4 | [noun pl] ought to be | 202 |
|
| 5 | [noun pl] ought to be | 202 |
|
| 6 | [noun pl] used to be | 142 |
|
| 7 | [noun pl] used to be | 142 |
|
| 8 | things [modal v] to be | 17 |
|
| 9 | men [modal v] to be | 6 |
|
| 10 | promises [modal v] to be | 5 |
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