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Queen115 Posted 5 years ago
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hi there, I've just read the following sentence in the BBC News :

In a move that pours cold water on the dreams of a few billionaire space explorers, the US has tightened its definition of the word "astronaut"

What does the phrase " in a move that" mean?

Thanks in advance!

  

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an action toward an objective or goal; step: a move toward a higher tax. com/browse/move

  • an action toward an objective or goal; step: a move toward a higher tax.
  • com/browse/move
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an action toward an objective or goal; step: a move toward a higher tax.

https://www.dictionary.com/browse/move

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