move on

verb

moved on; moving on; moves on

intransitive verb

: 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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Many have welcomed the move on social media. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 6 Mar. 2026 There are some automakers that have seen the light and moved on to other trim materials. Joel Feder, The Drive, 5 Mar. 2026 For a show built around characters who can’t move on, its music has a striking habit of staying with you long after the credits roll. Kennedy French, Variety, 5 Mar. 2026 If Ekwonu fails to come back in 2026 or doesn’t live up to his typical acumen, the Panthers could move on from the former first-round pick. Mike Kaye updated March 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for move on

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“Move on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20on. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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