on to

Idioms and Phrases

see be on to .

Example Sentences

The race is on to save the piangua while there is still time.

From Science Daily

He went on to serve as a professor of surgery at Columbia University.

From Los Angeles Times

They are the four best-ranked group winners who do not go on to finish in the top two of their World Cup qualifying group next year.

From BBC

Bragg went on to say that “Consideration must be given to various non-dismissal options” including postponing all remaining proceedings in the case “until after the defendant’s upcoming presidential term.”

From Salon

It is thought that the decision was made in part to help Ukraine hold on to part of the Kursk region, to use as a bargaining chip in future negotiations.

From BBC

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