career move

noun

: something done to help a person's career
a good/bad career move

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Reports of his house-hunting in a new city often go hand in hand with rumors of an impending career move. — Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 25 June 2026 April 20 – May 20 The career move that helps most may start with one practical upgrade. — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 5 July 2026 Jalen Brunson's next career move is now Elliot Stabler approved. — Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Avoid making a major career move based on a confusing message or temporary frustration. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for career move

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“Career move.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/career%20move. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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