move on

phrasal verb

moved on; moving on; moves on
: to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.
Let's put that issue aside and move on.
We should move on to the next item on the list.
After 10 years working for one company, she felt it was time to move on to a new job.

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In the capital, Real Madrid hosts Osasuna at the Bernabeu, in what will be new head coach Xabi Alonso’s first official match in charge as his club moves on from the Carlo Ancelotti era. Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 Senators will then move on to the other amendments. 09:40 AM EDT Schumer accuses GOP of using 'fake math... to hide the true cost of the bill' Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer has now taken the floor ahead of the vote, to argue against the Big, Beautiful Bill. Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025 Should Robinson move on elsewhere, the Heat would have a variety of salary-cap exceptions to sign a 15th player to a standard contract. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2025 Beyoncé continues the Cowboy Carter Tour on July 4 in Landover, Maryland before moving on to Atlanta for four shows, and wrapping up in Las Vegas on July 26. Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for move on

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“Move on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20on. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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