| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was the first [noun] | 1538 |
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| 2 | was the first [noun sg] | 1496 |
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| 3 | [be] the first time | 1067 |
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| 4 | be the first time | 1067 |
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| 5 | was the [adj] time | 838 |
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| 6 | [was/were] the first time | 540 |
|
| 7 | was [art] first time | 539 |
|
| 8 | was the first time | 536 |
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