| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun sg] may [vb infin] to be | 286 |
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| 2 | [noun sg] may have to be | 99 |
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| 3 | [noun sg] may have to be | 99 |
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| 4 | [noun sg] may need to be | 85 |
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| 5 | [noun sg] may need to be | 85 |
|
| 6 | [noun sg] may prove to be | 31 |
|
| 7 | [noun sg] may prove to be | 31 |
|
| 8 | [noun sg] may appear to be | 23 |
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| 9 | [noun sg] may appear to be | 23 |
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| 10 | [noun sg] may seem to be | 15 |
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| 11 | [noun sg] may seem to be | 15 |
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| 12 | [noun sg] may continue to be | 9 |
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| 13 | [noun sg] may continue to be | 9 |
|
| 14 | horse may [verb] to be | 5 |
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