| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first [adj] years [pers pn] | 16 |
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| 2 | the first [adj] years [pers pn] | 16 |
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| 3 | the first [num] years [pers pn] | 10 |
|
| 4 | the first few years [pers pn] | 6 |
|
| 5 | the first [det] years [pers pn] | 6 |
|
| 6 | the first few years [pers pn] | 6 |
|
| 7 | the first [adj] years i | 5 |
|
| 8 | the first [adj] years he | 5 |
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