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4wing88



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PostPosted: Thu Sep 16, 2010 1:49 pm    Post subject: onto, over, on? Reply with quote
What is the correct preposition for this sentence?

"Install the hose (over, onto, on) the fitting." (a different preposition?)

In this case the hose grabs the fitting from the outside and is held in place with a clamp.

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PostPosted: Fri Sep 17, 2010 4:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I would say "onto".
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PostPosted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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