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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In trying to move on from the Ashes, the last thing England needed was a reminder of the horrors of Australia, yet this had echoes of their capitulation in the first Test in Perth.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Under California’s election rules, the top two vote-getters move on to the general election regardless of party preference.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Many writers would ask “Why would anyone care about this?” and move on to something else.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
The central bank needs to think harder about issuing guidance on how it will move on rate policy.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
“But if you insist, let us move on to a more cheerful topic. Synonyms!”
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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