| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it is now [vb pp] that | 102 |
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| 2 | it is now known that | 20 |
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| 3 | it is now recognised that | 14 |
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| 4 | it is now thought that | 12 |
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| 5 | it is now believed that | 9 |
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| 6 | it is now accepted that | 9 |
|
| 7 | it is now recognized that | 7 |
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