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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Lowden talked to The Envelope about savoring “Slow Horses’” brusque humor, keeping his character on the move and acting opposite master thespians who know how to go deep at the drop of a hat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
On Tuesday, news headlines suggested Lewis-Skelly could be on the move with two Premier League clubs reportedly interested.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
In these final months, good campaigns worry over whether there’s enough cash to run ads, deploy organizers, unleash digital efforts, pay staff and keep the candidate on the move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Artisanal mining and cross-border trade also means Ebola has more chances to spread as people are constantly on the move.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
McCandless had told Gallien that he intended to remain on the move during his stay in the bush.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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