on the move
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Busily moving about, very active, as in A nurse is on the move all day long . [Mid-1800s] Also see on the go .
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Going from one place to another, traveling, as in Our troops are on the move again , or Ruth and Dick are always on the move, never staying put for more than a month or two . [Late 1700s]
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Making progress, advancing, as in Their technology is clearly on the move .
Example Sentences
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And lone-star ticks are on the move, thanks to climate change and burgeoning white-tailed deer populations.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, various troops led by Criston Cole, Gwayne Hightower, Jason Lannister and others were on the move.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
Around 4,600 years ago, though, people were on the move again.
From Science Daily • May 30, 2026
"I make sure to drink large amounts of water and beverages rich in salts and minerals, because we sweat constantly and are always on the move," said Imad Ahmed, visiting from Britain.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
“Let’s get out of here,” Alec replies, already on the move.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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