| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may be [adj] than | 132 |
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| 2 | may be [adj -er] than | 77 |
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| 3 | [modal v] be greater than | 42 |
|
| 4 | may be greater [conj] | 17 |
|
| 5 | may be great than | 13 |
|
| 6 | may [be] greater than | 13 |
|
| 7 | may [be] greater than | 13 |
|
| 8 | may be greater [subord] | 13 |
|
| 9 | may be greater than | 13 |
|
| 10 | may be greater than | 13 |
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