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move away

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move someone or something away (from someone or something)
to cause someone or something to withdraw from someone or something. Move Billy away from Tommy so they will stop fighting. Move the cake away from Billy.
See also: away, move

move away (from someone or something)

1. to withdraw from someone or something. Please don't move away from me. I like you close by. I have to move away from the smoking section. There was too much smoke there, so I moved away.
2. to move, with one's entire household, to another residence. Timmy was upset because his best friend had moved away. They moved away just as we were getting to know them.
See also: away, move


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Qabalan called on Hariri to preserve balances, move away from all obstacles, "and coordinate first and foremost with the opposition.
Byline: MARK CURRIE JOHN TOSHACK insists Wales have to move away from the Millennium Stadium if they are to ever qualify for a major tournament.
Sleek, clean lines and easy cleaning are foremost in many people''s minds as they move away from the days when homes took all week to keep clean, and whilst this is still a necessity the ease and speed of completing housework enables people to spend more relaxation and leisure time that hours scrubbing homes
 
 
 
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