| No | Pattern | Freq | Relations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [noun] was [prep] the verge | 41 |
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| 2 | [noun] was [prep] the verge | 41 |
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| 3 | [noun] was on the verge | 40 |
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| 4 | [noun] was on the verge | 40 |
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| 5 | [noun prp] was [prep] the verge | 20 |
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| 6 | [noun sg] was [prep] the verge | 18 |
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