| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] hardly be [vb pp] to be | 14 |
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| 2 | [vb mod] hardly be [vb pp] [prep] be | 14 |
|
| 3 | can hardly be [vb pp] [prep] be | 12 |
|
| 4 | [vb mod] hardly be said [prep] be | 9 |
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