| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | this may [verb] to be | 31 |
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| 2 | this may [vb infin] [prep] be | 31 |
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| 3 | this may seem [prep] be | 8 |
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| 4 | this may appear [prep] be | 8 |
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| 5 | this may appear [prep] be | 8 |
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| 6 | this may seem [prep] be | 8 |
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| 7 | this may prove [prep] be | 6 |
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| 8 | this may prove [prep] be | 6 |
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| 9 | this may need [prep] be | 5 |
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| 10 | this may need [prep] be | 5 |
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