| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | could [not/n't] [vb infin] to be | 80 |
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| 2 | could [not/n't] [verb] to be | 80 |
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| 3 | could not [verb] to be | 42 |
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| 4 | could n't [verb] to be | 38 |
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| 5 | could [not/n't] bear to be | 24 |
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| 6 | could [not/n't] bear to be | 24 |
|
| 7 | could [not/n't] fail to be | 13 |
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| 8 | could [not/n't] fail to be | 13 |
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| 9 | could [not/n't] afford to be | 11 |
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| 10 | could [not/n't] afford to be | 11 |
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| 11 | could [not/n't] wait to be | 10 |
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| 12 | could [not/n't] wait to be | 10 |
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