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32.46Example: F/G → C

F/G:

G bass + F-A-C

= G9sus-like.

If it then becomes G7 and resolves C:

functional.

But if F/G simply moves to E♭/F:

parallel suspended colors.

Then it is more modal/coloristic.

Same chord type.

Different behavior.