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on the move

Making progress, advancing, as in Their technology is clearly on the move .
Busily moving about, very active, as in A nurse is on the move all day long . [Mid-1800s] Also see on the go .
Going from one place to another, traveling, as in Our troops are on the move again , or Ruth and Dick are always on the move, never staying put for more than a month or two . [Late 1700s]

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The character’s criminal path is tracked with similar briskness — a fateful series of colorful encounters and escapades as Elmer, a turbulent young man on the move, looks for his big opportunity in Kansas and Oklahoma.

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They can get in touch with race control and ask for an opinion on the move, and then make a decision as to what to do about it.

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She also stays on the move, driving to the Pico Rivera Senior Center several times weekly for early-morning exercise classes and outdoor walks of up to two miles.

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This pen-style vaporizer is discreet and easy to use, with precision heating that delivers smooth, flavorful hits—perfect for dabbing at home or on the move.

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Being constantly on the move, she said, has been “destabilizing” for her two young daughters.

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