| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | but it be the [noun sg] | 340 |
|
| 2 | but it [is] the [noun sg] | 197 |
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| 3 | but it was the [noun sg] | 143 |
|
| 4 | but it [was/were] the [noun sg] | 143 |
|
| 5 | but it is the [noun sg] | 126 |
|
| 6 | but it 's the [noun sg] | 71 |
|
| 7 | but it [be] the way | 18 |
|
| 8 | but it [be] the truth | 8 |
|
| 9 | but it [be] the kind | 5 |
|
| 10 | but it [be] the sort | 5 |
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