| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were [prep] the first | 76 |
|
| 2 | were among the first | 34 |
|
| 3 | were in the first | 16 |
|
| 4 | were on the first | 8 |
|
| 5 | were for the first | 7 |
|
