move forward
Americanverb phrase
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to proceed or go ahead with a plan or project.
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to advance or progress along a path or course.
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to cause to advance or progress along a path or course.
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to change (a scheduled event) to an earlier date or time.
Example Sentences
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For the Ga Mantse, admitting fault does not dilute the guilt of European empires; rather, it solidifies Africa's moral standing and sets an example as to how to move forward.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
After weeks of behind-the-scenes wrangling, the Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously to approve two settlement agreements with Charter that allowed the merger to move forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
She also tried to persuade Schmidt to back a venture fund she would run with him to invest in Anthropic and other AI companies, although that didn’t move forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
President Abelardo de la Esperiella, sworn into the job just three days ago, declared a state of emergency and vowed that Colombia would "move forward together."
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Finnick has Peeta slung across his back now and we move forward, Finnick leading, me following in the trail he breaks through the vines.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
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