| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb mod] afford to take a | 12 |
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| 2 | [modal v] afford to take a | 12 |
|
| 3 | could afford to take a | 6 |
|
| 4 | can afford to take a | 6 |
|
| 5 | can afford to take a | 6 |
|
| 6 | could afford to take a | 6 |
|
| 7 | afford to take a [noun] | 10 |
|
| 8 | afford to take a [noun sg] | 10 |
|
| 9 | afford to take a [adj] | 5 |
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