| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | was [vb pp] for the [adj] time | 83 |
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| 2 | was [vb pp] for the [num ord] time | 82 |
|
| 3 | was [vb pp] for the first time | 62 |
|
| 4 | was [vb pp] for the first time | 62 |
|
| 5 | was [vb pp] for the second time | 15 |
|
| 6 | was [vb pp] for the second time | 15 |
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