make a move

Example Sentences

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“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

With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed—and at least 12 million b/d shut in—it was a relatively painless time to make a move that would normally have been bearish for oil prices.

From Barron's • May 4, 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

Similarly, we should also not discount that Palace would be due compensation if another club decide to make a move to appoint Glasner between now and the end of the season as a factor.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2026

You have to be super sure before you make a move final.

From "Fish in a Tree" by Lynda Mullaly Hunt