1
a
: marked by or capable of movement
b
: of or relating to a change of residence
moving expenses
c
: used for transferring furnishings from one residence to another
a moving van
d
: involving a motor vehicle that is in motion
a moving violation
2
a
: producing or transferring motion or action
b
: stirring deeply in a way that evokes a strong emotional response
a moving story of a faithful dog
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a moving story of a faithful dog
He gave a moving speech at the memorial service.
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Sheryl gets a teary good-bye scene with her granddaughters, but perhaps the most moving moment is when Kristen — who admits to how complicated this is given the current status of her relationship with her mother — brings David in to perform last rites if Sheryl wants them.
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 July 2024
The very moving results brings to mind find-the-river classics like REM’s Automatic For the People.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
The most moving section of all comes near the end, back in Canada, where the three children who will lose their sight are playing with three puppies.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Some of the most moving moments in the film come in interviews with the women whose lives have been changed by the Johnsons’ products.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
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Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 July 2024
The very moving results brings to mind find-the-river classics like REM’s Automatic For the People.
—Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
The most moving section of all comes near the end, back in Canada, where the three children who will lose their sight are playing with three puppies.
—Catherine Bray, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Some of the most moving moments in the film come in interviews with the women whose lives have been changed by the Johnsons’ products.
—John Russell, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Moving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/moving. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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