| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun sg] in the first place | 522 |
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| 2 | [noun sg] in the first place | 522 |
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| 3 | mess in the first place | 10 |
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| 4 | money in the first place | 8 |
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| 5 | job in the first place | 7 |
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| 6 | idea in the first place | 7 |
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| 7 | trouble in the first place | 5 |
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| 8 | information in the first place | 5 |
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| 9 | war in the first place | 5 |
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