| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | say there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 85 |
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| 2 | say there was a [noun sg] | 78 |
|
| 3 | said there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 61 |
|
| 4 | say there [was/were] a lot | 7 |
|
| 5 | say there were a [noun sg] | 7 |
|
| 6 | say there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 6 |
|
| 7 | says there [was/were] a [noun sg] | 6 |
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