moved

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The government moved to drop its case against Martinez a month after the shooting, and the judge dismissed the charges.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

“We don’t know where that letter is being sent from. Maybe he’s in prison, maybe he moved to another state, but that’s the idea.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

"I hope this is true. I still haven't seen any real evidence to show that she has been moved," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Last month, he was moved to house arrest to recuperate after being hospitalized with bronchopneumonia.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Even J.W.’s ears pricked, though he never moved.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck