a move on
Example Sentences
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They began the elimination leg in last place, meaning they had to get a move on to avoid being sent home at the halfway point of the journey.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
“I think a lot of retailers are just saying, ‘Look, we actually have to make a move on price,’” said Neil Saunders, a retail analyst at GlobalData.
From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026
Stolz, who did not have an American teammate in the final to help him strategize, said the rest of the pack was reluctant to make a move on the leaders.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026
McIlroy will need to make a move on Friday to get into contention for a fifth title in the event, as will world number three Tommy Fleetwood who also carded a one-over 73.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
The smell of it would wake me up before Daddy even called for me to get a move on.
From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome
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