| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [adv] minister of [noun sg] | 98 |
|
| 2 | hitherto minister of [noun sg] | 42 |
|
| 3 | also minister of [noun sg] | 26 |
|
| 4 | [adv] minister of state | 20 |
|
| 5 | then minister of [noun sg] | 16 |
|
| 6 | [adv] minister of finance | 14 |
|
| 7 | [adv] minister of defence | 10 |
|
| 8 | now minister of [noun sg] | 5 |
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