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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In a press release Wednesday, Continental cited the country’s recent changes to regulatory and legal framework as one of the reasons it was able to move forward with a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
There is no consensus on how to move forward, though.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
“I don’t think there’s any other option but to move forward with the project,” said Daisuke Hasegawa, a 23-year-old monorail driver in Naha, Okinawa’s capital, referring to the Futenma relocation plan.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
"The bid is continuing to move forward," she told reporters.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Director Van Helsing makes a motion with his arm and the agents move forward, surrounding the elevator.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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