move on
Britishverb
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to go or cause (someone) to leave somewhere
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(intr) to progress; evolve
football has moved on since then
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(intr) to put a difficult experience behind one and progress mentally or emotionally
Example Sentences
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By not extending his contract a summer ago, they made it clear: They were ready to move on.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
Cadillac even more so - and if one of their drivers move on it would likely only be to make way for reserve driver Colton Herta.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The field of lightweight, mid-engine sports cars is shrinking as manufacturers move on and computers take over more of the driving.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
If you are genuinely attempting to reduce your boss’s anxiety but don’t feel like your relationship is improving, it might be time to move on.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
How did she find the strength to move on?
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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