move to
idiom
1
: to cause (someone) to feel (an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy)
He's not easily moved to anger.
2
: to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way
The report moved me to change my mind.
His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.
I felt moved to speak.
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When all was said and done, the Broncos ran out 51-14 winners to move to 1-1 on the season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Yet more than five years into the modern streaming boom, with HBO Max, Disney+, Peacock and Apple TV+ now challenging Netflix, none has yet made a meaningful move to incorporate podcasts into their overall offering.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The Association of American Railroads trade group said this move to get more inspectors trained will help ensure rail bridges are safe.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 6 Sep. 2025
When all was said and done, the Broncos ran out 51-14 winners to move to 1-1 on the season.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2025
Yet more than five years into the modern streaming boom, with HBO Max, Disney+, Peacock and Apple TV+ now challenging Netflix, none has yet made a meaningful move to incorporate podcasts into their overall offering.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 5 Sep. 2025
The Association of American Railroads trade group said this move to get more inspectors trained will help ensure rail bridges are safe.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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