1477 E. Bedyngfeld in (2004) II. 419 He wol not selle hym..vnder that mony that he sette hym on.
1639 T. Fuller iii. xiv. 132 Serviceable men he would purchase on any rate.
a1715 Bp. G. Burnet (1724) I. 88 When his matters were on that crisis.
1776 G. Semple 67 The Bridge must be on right Angles with the Current.
1794 A. M. Bennett III. 52 Ellen was walking on a slow solemn pace.