| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first time [prep] | 1924 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] the first time | 540 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] the first [prep] | 322 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] the time [prep] | 49 |
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