| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [vb past] it was the [adj] time | 10 |
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| 2 | [vb past] it [was/were] the first time | 9 |
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| 3 | [vb past] it [was/were] the first time | 9 |
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| 4 | [vb past] it [was/were] the [num ord] time | 9 |
|
| 5 | said it [was/were] the [adj] time | 5 |
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