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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Bond markets also were on the move with traders pricing in both the expected impact of faster inflation and the likely damage to global growth prospects.
From Barron's
Mobile launchers are targeted on the move and replacing them takes time.
From BBC
His piece detailing global migration trends, “The World Is On the Move,” co-reported with WSJ colleagues, won the New York Press Club award for Infographics in 2024.
The Bears may not be the only NFL club on the move.
From Barron's
Benchmark Japanese government bond yields also were on the move but rising only modestly, with 40-year paper at 3.814%.
From Barron's
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