| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first [noun sg] [prep] | 12321 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] the [noun sg] [prep] | 11726 |
|
| 3 | [was/were] the first [noun sg] | 1542 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] the first [prep] | 322 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] first [noun sg] [prep] | 27 |
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