| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | it [be] a great pity | 37 |
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| 2 | it be a great pity | 37 |
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| 3 | it [is] a great pity | 31 |
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| 4 | it is a great pity | 21 |
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| 5 | it 's a great pity | 10 |
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| 6 | it was a great pity | 6 |
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| 7 | it [was/were] a great pity | 6 |
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