| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first time in many [noun pl] | 23 |
|
| 2 | the first time in [det] years | 20 |
|
| 3 | the first time in several [noun pl] | 6 |
|
| 4 | the first time in [det] days | 5 |
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