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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Investors appeared to cheer on the move, sending Coinbase shares nearly 4% higher in premarket trades on Tuesday.
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
A year ago, investors started to realize that geopolitical tensions were rising and defense spending was on the move.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
It’s possible that she’s pregnant and on the move, although that scenario is “less likely,” Hunnicutt said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026
Still, while the FDE label made the job a little more attractive, it remained hard to find enough qualified people willing to be constantly on the move, working long hours.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026
It hadn’t been this bad even when I was on the move with my parents and brother.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
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