| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [modal v] be said [prep] [be] | 186 |
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| 2 | could be [verb] [prep] [be] | 170 |
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| 3 | could be [vb pp] [prep] [be] | 166 |
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| 4 | could be say [prep] [be] | 66 |
|
| 5 | could [be] said [prep] [be] | 66 |
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