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From the halls of the futuristic Congress building in Asunción that Taiwan helped fund, Xu stressed Beijing’s interest in establishing relations with Paraguay, but said the onus was on officials in Paraguay to make the first move.
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CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Venus’ entrance to stoic Capricorn has you reluctant to make the first move.
—USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Don’t wait for someone to make the first move; forge ahead.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
If the duo needs to cross a gap, the player will need to make the first move and turn back to call Neva, who’s unsure of her footing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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CNN, 5 Dec. 2024
Venus’ entrance to stoic Capricorn has you reluctant to make the first move.
—USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
Don’t wait for someone to make the first move; forge ahead.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 15 July 2024
If the duo needs to cross a gap, the player will need to make the first move and turn back to call Neva, who’s unsure of her footing.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
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Dictionary Entries Near make the first move
make the final/supreme/ultimate sacrifice
make the first move
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“Make the first move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20the%20first%20move. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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