move on

verb

moved on; moving on; moves on

intransitive verb

: to go on to a different place, subject, activity, etc.
We've got a lot to see so let's move on.

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After a catastrophic fire shuttered the Raytown restaurant, husband and wife Shawniece and Chris Nicholson almost moved on. Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 His game didn't look deplorable in the Scottish Open, just a matter of not hitting it terribly close and not making many putts and then moving on. ABC News, 14 July 2026 Hell, Jordan has moved on to Nascar ownership now, and is creating a new legacy with 23XI Racing. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 Every time a big star gets a divorce and then quickly moves on, there’s drama. Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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