| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] [pers pn] [was/were] the [num ord] | 40 |
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| 2 | [vb past] [pers pn] was the [num ord] | 38 |
|
| 3 | [vb past] it [was/were] the [num ord] | 29 |
|
| 4 | [vb past] [pers pn] [was/were] the first | 24 |
|
| 5 | said [pers pn] [was/were] the [num ord] | 16 |
|
| 6 | [vb past] [pers pn] [was/were] the last | 10 |
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