| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first time [prep] a | 112 |
|
| 2 | the first time in a | 56 |
|
| 3 | the first time as a | 10 |
|
| 4 | the first time for a | 9 |
|
| 5 | the first time on a | 8 |
|
| 6 | the first time to a | 5 |
|
| 7 | the first time by a | 5 |
|
| 8 | the first time with a | 5 |
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