| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb pp] as [art] first [noun sg] | 84 |
|
| 2 | [vb pp] as the first [noun sg] | 60 |
|
| 3 | seen as [art] first [noun sg] | 24 |
|
| 4 | [vb pp] as a first [noun sg] | 24 |
|
| 5 | [vb pp] as [art] first step | 20 |
|
| 6 | regarded as [art] first [noun sg] | 7 |
|
| 7 | [vb pp] as [art] first stage | 6 |
|
| 8 | described as [art] first [noun sg] | 5 |
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