| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | were the first [noun] | 125 |
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| 2 | were the first [noun pl] | 66 |
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| 3 | were the first [noun sg] | 46 |
|
| 4 | were the first word | 8 |
|
| 5 | were the first words | 8 |
|
| 6 | were the first [n mass] | 7 |
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| 7 | were the first people | 6 |
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| 8 | were the first people | 6 |
|
| 9 | were the first [noun prp] | 5 |
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