move ahead/along
idiom
1
: to make progress
The project is finally starting to move ahead.
2
: to go on to something else
Let's move along to the next item.
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Democratic leaders are warning that the decision to move ahead without consulting them increases the prospects for a shutdown.
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arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Lawsuit alleges the medical drama is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER
February 25, 2025
Michael Crichton’s estate has overcome a challenge and can move ahead with its lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Stakeholder meetings this week provided updates on efforts to move ahead.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Though there was no vote, the council consensus was clear: To move ahead with hiring an architect, finding the money, and getting the memorial built.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 9 Mar. 2025
Lawsuit alleges the medical drama is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER
February 25, 2025
Michael Crichton’s estate has overcome a challenge and can move ahead with its lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER, a Los Angeles judge has ruled.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 25 Feb. 2025
Stakeholder meetings this week provided updates on efforts to move ahead.
—Kristal Dixon, Axios, 25 Feb. 2025
Though there was no vote, the council consensus was clear: To move ahead with hiring an architect, finding the money, and getting the memorial built.
—Silas Morgan, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Move ahead/along.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/move%20ahead%2Falong. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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