| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [was/were] on the [noun] | 2247 |
|
| 2 | [was/were] on the [noun sg] | 2004 |
|
| 3 | [be] on the verge | 255 |
|
| 4 | [was/were] [prep] the verge | 129 |
|
| 5 | [was/were] on the verge | 128 |
|
| 6 | [was/were] on [art] verge | 128 |
|
| 7 | [was/were] on [art] verge | 128 |
|
| 8 | [was/were] on the verge | 128 |
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