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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Craven Faults albums tend to move on a bell curve, steadily gathering and releasing themselves like a storm system’s cycle. Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 Now that Musk has massively tarnished the brand with his public embrace of far-right ideologies, putting a major dent in its cars’ desirability, and competition in the space is stronger than ever, particularly from China, the richest man in the world is ready to move on to his next shiny obsession. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 29 Jan. 2026 The team is not winning enough to make people forget, much less move on. Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Jan. 2026 Two guest judges determine who moves on and who goes home. Denise Petski, Deadline, 29 Jan. 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 30 Jan. 2026.

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