| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [modal v] have been a better [noun] | 20 |
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| 2 | [modal v] have [been] a better [noun] | 20 |
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| 3 | [vb mod] have [been] a better [noun] | 20 |
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| 4 | [modal v] have [been] a better [noun sg] | 20 |
|
| 5 | would have [been] a better [noun] | 11 |
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| 6 | would have [been] a better [noun] | 11 |
|
| 7 | might have [been] a better [noun] | 7 |
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| 8 | might have [been] a better [noun] | 7 |
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