| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [verb] [pers pn] was the first time | 11 |
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| 2 | [verb] it [was/were] the first time | 11 |
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| 3 | [vb past] [pers pn] [was/were] the first time | 9 |
|
| 4 | said [pers pn] [was/were] the first time | 5 |
|
| 5 | say [pers pn] [was/were] the first time | 5 |
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