| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb pp] out the [noun sg] of | 70 |
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| 2 | ruled out the [noun sg] of | 21 |
|
| 3 | [vb pp] out the possibility of | 13 |
|
| 4 | pointed out the [noun sg] of | 8 |
|
| 5 | held out the [noun sg] of | 5 |
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