Pattern: V onto n
The pattern can be best understood by viewing the interactive construction network link above.
To examine the individual constructions please see the tables below:
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… she moved onto a more intimate subject: herself. (BNC)
…she held on to the chair with both hands… (BNC) She hung on to one thought… (BNC) …the window opened onto a little yard… (BNC) |
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| 1. the physically hold onto something construction | 2. the figuratively hang onto something construction | 3. the open onto somewhere construction | 4. the move onto a topic construction | ||||
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