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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Mattresses on top of cars and families on motorbikes indicated that people were on the move - but many are not returning to stay.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 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
BEY03F is seeking a partner “and the fact that she is still on the move is an indication that she has not found a mate and suitable habitat.”
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
Alan Glendinning was also part of the police response and remembers the time it took to get the region back on the move.
From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026
Both inmates and younger officers tend to be on the move.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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