| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [modal v] be a [adj] time before | 40 |
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| 2 | [modal v] [be] a [adj] time before | 40 |
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| 3 | [vb mod] [be] a [adj] time before | 40 |
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| 4 | [modal v] be a [adj] time before | 40 |
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| 5 | [modal v] [be] a [adj] time before | 39 |
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| 6 | [modal v] [be] a long time before | 39 |
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| 7 | [modal v] [be] a long time before | 39 |
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| 8 | will [be] a [adj] time before | 23 |
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| 9 | will [be] a [adj] time before | 16 |
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| 10 | would [be] a [adj] time before | 12 |
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| 11 | would [be] a [adj] time before | 12 |
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| 12 | 'll [be] a [adj] time before | 7 |
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