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 spacecraft will retrieve each Mission Extension Pod, approach a client satellite, and use two robotic arms to install the hardware before moving on to its next assignment. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026 But now, just over two years later, the Red Sox have decided to move on following a difficult 2026 campaign for the inspiring journeyman. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 For more than six months, dirt has been moving on the center’s expansion, which is expected to add roughly 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space to the area lining Eagle Road. Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026 Sverre Nypan moved on loan to City Football Group sister club Lommel, while Reigan Heskey joined Koln. Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 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 25 Jul. 2026.

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