| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | at the very [noun sg] | 570 |
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| 2 | at the very end | 89 |
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| 3 | at the very beginning | 70 |
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| 4 | at the very heart | 65 |
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| 5 | at the very moment | 55 |
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| 6 | at the very top | 44 |
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| 7 | at the very centre | 26 |
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| 8 | at the very time | 22 |
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| 9 | at the very thought | 19 |
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| 10 | at the very idea | 17 |
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| 11 | at the very start | 15 |
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| 12 | at the very back | 13 |
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| 13 | at the very bottom | 11 |
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| 14 | at the very core | 11 |
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| 15 | at the very outset | 9 |
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| 16 | at the very point | 7 |
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| 17 | at the very tip | 6 |
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| 18 | at the very edge | 6 |
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| 19 | at the very height | 6 |
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| 20 | at the very mention | 5 |
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