moving forward
Americanphrase
Example Sentences
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Tractor Supply cut its outlook for the year after facing challenges in the second quarter, but said it will take steps to improve performance moving forward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
In between photos from Malcolm-Jamal’s childhood, Pamela included a lengthy statement about moving forward amid a year of “pain, hurt, loss and emotional de-stabilization.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Shortly thereafter, Blanche was called to a House Appropriations Committee hearing, where he told lawmakers, “We are not moving forward with the fund, period.”
From Slate ● Jul. 9, 2026
For now, a court has temporarily blocked the department from moving forward with the part of the rule that differentiates loan limits between different professions.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 1, 2026
What sounded really simple, moving forward and backward, was actually quite difficult.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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