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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Apparent bragging text messages provide insight Text messages displayed in court earlier this month were likely key in the prosecution’s decision to move to dismiss charges, experts said.
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The bills now move to the state Senate for consideration before potentially going to the governor for approval.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
With the win, the Texans move to 6-5 on the season and remain in the hunt for the AFC wild card race.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 21 Nov. 2025
The bills now move to the state Senate for consideration before potentially going to the governor for approval.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 21 Nov. 2025
With the win, the Texans move to 6-5 on the season and remain in the hunt for the AFC wild card race.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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