move on
verb
moved on; moving on; moves on
: 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 the Justice Department memo, however, the president suggested there was nothing more to say about Epstein and the country, including his own supporters, should simply move on.
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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Once that feels manageable, move on to heavier strength training and add jumping or other impact exercises.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, regardless of party, will move on to the November general election.
—Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 3 Apr. 2026
After birth, human beings undergo infant and toddler development, moving on to child development before progressing to puberty and adolescence on the way to adulthood.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Once that feels manageable, move on to heavier strength training and add jumping or other impact exercises.
—Hadia Zainab, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
The top two vote-getters in California's June 2 gubernatorial primary, regardless of party, will move on to the November general election.
—Perry Stein and Jeremy Roebuck The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 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 4 Apr. 2026.
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