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