move to
idiom
1
: to cause (someone) to feel (an emotion and especially sadness or sympathy)
He's not easily moved to anger.
2
: to cause (someone) to act or think in a specified way
The report moved me to change my mind.
His arguments moved them to reconsider the plan.
I felt moved to speak.
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Google says that the move to Gemini 2.5 has boosted the accuracy and usefulness of Deep Research.
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes nationwide.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Research from the Census Bureau shows that individuals who move to new metropolitan areas for work fare better than those who stay put during their job search.
—Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Experts expect the move to unlock as much as €600 billion ($652 billion) in Germany over the next decade.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 9 Apr. 2025
In a bold move to address one of America’s most persistent healthcare crises, Chicago Beyond has launched a groundbreaking fellowship initiative, committing $2 million to support four exceptional birth workers dedicated to improving Black maternal health outcomes nationwide.
—Melissa Noel, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Research from the Census Bureau shows that individuals who move to new metropolitan areas for work fare better than those who stay put during their job search.
—Daryl Fairweather, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Experts expect the move to unlock as much as €600 billion ($652 billion) in Germany over the next decade.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Move to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20to. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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