| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | except for the [noun sg] | 280 |
|
| 2 | except for the [noun pl] | 76 |
|
| 3 | except for the [noun prp] | 24 |
|
| 4 | except for the fact | 16 |
|
| 5 | except for the fact | 16 |
|
| 6 | except for the purpose | 7 |
|
| 7 | except for the sound | 6 |
|
| 8 | except for the sound | 6 |
|
| 9 | except for the purpose | 5 |
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