| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] were [prep] the first | 29 |
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| 2 | [noun pl] were among the first | 14 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] were among the first | 14 |
|
| 4 | [noun pl] were in the first | 6 |
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| 5 | [noun pl] were in the first | 6 |
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