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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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Two years ago, the department decided to make the move to Clydesdales after training with other departments in Toronto, Canada, Dills said.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The move to Fort Lauderdale made sense as the store grew in popularity, with many customers driving from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to visit the Deerfield store, said Melissa Saavedra, the Steamy Lit founder and owner.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
OpenAI responded within weeks, debuting two new models in what was widely viewed as a defensive move to preserve its lead.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 4 Oct. 2025
Two years ago, the department decided to make the move to Clydesdales after training with other departments in Toronto, Canada, Dills said.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
The move to Fort Lauderdale made sense as the store grew in popularity, with many customers driving from Fort Lauderdale and Miami to visit the Deerfield store, said Melissa Saavedra, the Steamy Lit founder and owner.
—Amanda Rosa
october 3, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
OpenAI responded within weeks, debuting two new models in what was widely viewed as a defensive move to preserve its lead.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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