Onto
Up on
Up on adjective - Being up to particular standard or level especially in being up to date in knowledge.
Both terms in one sentence
- Similarly, putting a collar with a bell onto your cat can prevent them from sneaking up on you.
Source: Restraining Bolt -
Pair the Spares: Isabel is initially pushed onto Charles by her father, Duke Zaral, but eventually gives up on him when she realizes he will never reciprocate her emotions.
Source: Anime / Cinderella Monogatari - In 2013 he leapt onto the back of another competitor and ended up on the announcers' table.
Source: Shaggy Dog Story
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