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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After more than half a century on CBS, the awards show will move to Disney outlets in 2027.
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Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Ahead of the ceremony’s move to Disney’s ABC next year, Trevor Noah will host for his final year on February 1.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
The list of reasons to move to Pittsburgh continues with a relatively low cost of living, access to the outdoors (Frick Park, Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and the Three Rivers Heritage Trail), and affordable housing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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Kevin Crust, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Ahead of the ceremony’s move to Disney’s ABC next year, Trevor Noah will host for his final year on February 1.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Feb. 2026
The list of reasons to move to Pittsburgh continues with a relatively low cost of living, access to the outdoors (Frick Park, Schenley Park, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and the Three Rivers Heritage Trail), and affordable housing.
—Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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