| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] [vb pp] for the first time | 101 |
|
| 2 | was [vb pp] for the first time | 62 |
|
| 3 | were [vb pp] for the first time | 39 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] held for the first time | 6 |
|
