| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | be [v-ing] to tell me | 74 |
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| 2 | be going to tell i | 38 |
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| 3 | be trying to tell i | 33 |
|
| 4 | 're [v-ing] to tell i | 27 |
|
| 5 | was [v-ing] to tell i | 26 |
|
| 6 | 's [v-ing] to tell i | 9 |
|
| 7 | were [v-ing] to tell i | 5 |
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