| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [modal v] [vb infin] [adv] at the expense | 8 |
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| 2 | [vb mod] [vb infin] [adv] at the expense | 8 |
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| 3 | [vb infin] [adv] at the expense of | 10 |
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| 4 | [vb infin] [adv] at the expense [prep] | 10 |
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| 5 | [vb infin] [adv] at the expense [prep] | 10 |
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| 6 | [vb infin] [adv] at the expense of | 10 |
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