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be on the move



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“This army happens to be on the move again.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 25, 2026

It’s just a few days until Thanksgiving, the busiest travel holiday of the year, and more people than ever will be on the move.

From Barron's Nov. 25, 2025

Brentford forward Yoane Wissa and Manchester United striker Alejandro Garnacho could also be on the move, along with Chelsea's Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2025

Who else could be on the move over the next few weeks?

From BBC Jun. 16, 2025

Both inmates and younger officers tend to be on the move.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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