| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [be] brace themselves for a | 8 |
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| 2 | be brace themselves for a | 8 |
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| 3 | [am/are] brace themselves for a | 5 |
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| 4 | are brace themselves for a | 5 |
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| 5 | brace themselves for a [noun] | 9 |
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| 6 | brace themselves for a [noun sg] | 8 |
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| 7 | brace themselves for a [adj] | 6 |
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| 8 | brace themselves for a [adj] | 6 |
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