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

It could also put Sir Keir on notice that the party is ready to oust him when they or other leading figures do finally make a move.

From BBC • May 10, 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

She described the candidates as “very high caliber” and said “many of them said they would not make a move except for this one.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Come on, I thought, just make a move.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison