Example sentences of "go [adv prt] [verb] on [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The title and format might lead the casual observer into expecting just another general text ; but closer inspection reveals that the book assumes some basic knowledge of the subject and then goes on to concentrate on those aspects of geology of most direct relevance to society — seismic and volcanic hazards , landslides , erosion , subsidence , groundwater , and so on . |
| 2 | The supporting leg can go on spinning on full pointe with that knee bent , as the working one is held in arabesque or attitude and finally sit on the floor . |
| 3 | The retiring Chairman , June Bascombe , then went on to enlarge on these past events and issues an the Hon. Treasurer , Joan Daniels , presented her report with great lucidity . |
| 4 | Logie , on 10 , was dropped at slip and went on to put on 130 for the sixth wicket with Dujon , a crucial stand in view of the end result . |
| 5 | When she finished selling the remaining tickets Sally looked around for them , realised what had happened and went back to sit on one of the hard upright chairs which lined the hall . |
| 6 | And they would have barriers going out so that they could so that the gentry could go out to stand on that ladies and men . |