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make a move



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If Newcastle were to make a move for him, it is as much about the player he could develop into as it is the talent he is now.

From BBC Jun. 23, 2026

You might not be ready to make a move in five years.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

The next chance for the White House to make a move on Fannie and Freddie likely comes after the November midterm elections.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

“Many of them said they would not make a move except for this one,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 22, 2026

I make a move to leave, but as I anticipated, he blocks me.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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