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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But when David suggests that it’s time to move on, Tina bluntly replies, “It’s not over yet.”
From Salon • Jun. 28, 2026
Like “Saturday Night Live,” some Barstool stars will stick with the show while others will move on to a bigger payday elsewhere, as Cooper eventually did.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 27, 2026
The only precedent for the president’s move on the housing bill is his similar behavior on a regular basis over the past few months.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Hüppe also says workshops are reluctant to see their best staff move on.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
“Enough gossip. I can take watching over the missus from here. Your mama is waiting downstairs for you, better get a move on before it starts raining again.”
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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