| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | the first time in [noun] | 220 |
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| 2 | the first time in [noun pl] | 90 |
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| 3 | the first time [prep] years | 45 |
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| 4 | the first time [prep] years | 45 |
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| 5 | the first [noun sg] in years | 38 |
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| 6 | the first [noun] in years | 38 |
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| 7 | the first time in years | 37 |
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| 8 | the [adj] time in years | 37 |
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| 9 | [art] first time in years | 37 |
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| 10 | the first time in years | 37 |
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| 11 | the first time in years | 37 |
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| 12 | the [num ord] time in years | 37 |
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| 13 | the first time in years | 37 |
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| 14 | the first time in year | 37 |
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| 15 | [art] first time in years | 37 |
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