| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [pron] need be a [noun sg] | 96 |
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| 2 | they [verb] be a [noun sg] | 92 |
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| 3 | they need be [art] [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 4 | they need be [art] [noun sg] | 11 |
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| 5 | they need [be] a [noun sg] | 5 |
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| 6 | they need be a [noun sg] | 5 |
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| 7 | they need be a [noun] | 5 |
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