| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] the first serious | 11 |
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| 2 | [prep] the first serious | 8 |
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| 3 | [prep] the first serious | 8 |
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| 4 | [be] the first serious | 6 |
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| 5 | be the first serious | 6 |
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| 6 | the first serious [noun] | 36 |
|
| 7 | the first serious [noun sg] | 32 |
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| 8 | the first serious attempt | 9 |
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| 9 | the first serious attempt | 8 |
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