| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | could [adv] [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 33 |
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| 2 | could not [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 19 |
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| 3 | could [not/n't] [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 19 |
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| 4 | could [adv] [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 14 |
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| 5 | could not [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 13 |
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| 6 | could [adv] sue for [noun sg] | 7 |
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| 7 | could n't [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 6 |
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| 8 | could hardly [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 5 |
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| 9 | could [adv] [vb infin] for libel | 5 |
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| 10 | could hardly [vb infin] for [noun sg] | 5 |
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