move on
verb
moved on; moving on; moves on
: to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.
We've got a lot to see so let's move on.
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The current system allows the top two candidates, regardless of party, to move on to the runoff.
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The latter may be designed to keep an eye on the former, and the bespoke nature of such agents raises fascinating ethical and legal questions about what happens to them when the human that spawned them moves on to another organization.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Wood is said to be keen to prioritize other writing, while the BBC was relaxed about moving on from the series.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Then, move on to the next one, repeating the process until all nails have been trimmed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
The latter may be designed to keep an eye on the former, and the bespoke nature of such agents raises fascinating ethical and legal questions about what happens to them when the human that spawned them moves on to another organization.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 11 May 2026
Wood is said to be keen to prioritize other writing, while the BBC was relaxed about moving on from the series.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Then, move on to the next one, repeating the process until all nails have been trimmed.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
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“Move on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20on. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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