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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After making par on each of the first nine holes, Lopez made her move on the back with four birdies.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Moore said the event has to move on from being gang-oriented to a family friendly event.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
That was an appropriate response by Rockies fans when the Rockies mercifully moved on from futile general manager Bill Geivett and insufferable team president Greg Feasel.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
That’s how Jim Beam’s renewed attention over the past five years or so to its Olds whiskeys kind of feels, starting with Old Overholt, moving on to Old Grand-Dad, and perhaps someday shining a light on Old Crow.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Moore said the event has to move on from being gang-oriented to a family friendly event.
—Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026
That was an appropriate response by Rockies fans when the Rockies mercifully moved on from futile general manager Bill Geivett and insufferable team president Greg Feasel.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
That’s how Jim Beam’s renewed attention over the past five years or so to its Olds whiskeys kind of feels, starting with Old Overholt, moving on to Old Grand-Dad, and perhaps someday shining a light on Old Crow.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
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“Move on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20on. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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