| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | may [adv] be [subord] | 30 |
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| 2 | may [adv] [be] [subord] | 22 |
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| 3 | may [adv] [be] because | 16 |
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| 4 | may well [be] [subord] | 11 |
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| 5 | may well [be] [subord] | 11 |
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| 6 | may [not/n't] [be] [subord] | 8 |
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| 7 | may not [be] [subord] | 8 |
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| 8 | may not [be] [subord] | 8 |
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| 9 | may [adv] [be] as | 7 |
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