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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The instinct with a story like this is to file it as a security scare and move on. Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 Haggerty moved on from the scandal and won his final election in 2016. Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 6 July 2026 Major countries in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa—and the US—have moved on. Galip Dalay, Time, 7 July 2026 None of his salary for this season is guaranteed, so the Dolphins can move on from this team captain at any time without paying a financial penalty. Omar Kelly july 7, Miami Herald, 7 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 8 Jul. 2026.

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