| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun pl] were [vb pp] [prep] | 22268 |
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| 2 | were [vb pp] [prep] first | 19 |
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| 3 | [noun pl] were [prep] first | 17 |
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| 4 | [noun pl] were [vb pp] first | 15 |
|
| 5 | [noun pl] [vb pp] [prep] first | 10 |
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