moving forward

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City authorities have cited the obscure commission’s denial as reason for not moving forward even though the City Council voted in favor of the project.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"We have redoubled our efforts and are moving forward," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Jason Zugai, 48, and a 29-year steelworker at the West Mifflin plant, said the hiring and signs that the company is moving forward with the hot-strip mill have improved employees’ morale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

US media outlets report Becerra, who also previously served as California's attorney general, would be one of two candidates moving forward after the Tuesday primary election.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Then he saw them: crouched silhouettes moving forward, a herd of men.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie