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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It is to move forward with our eyes open.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
On Thursday, the Welsh actor said he met the first minister, speaking about how they could move forward adding it was "early days but that's really encouraging".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
There is no consensus on how to move forward, though.
From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026
The harder and more important step is examining the path that brought you here and making the changes necessary to move forward.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Even I, professional mess-maker, can’t hide the hesitation on my face as I move forward.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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