press on
phrasal verb
pressed on; pressing on; presses on
1
: to continue moving forward in a forceful or steady way
The troops pressed on in spite of the snow.
2
: to continue to do something especially in a determined way
Now that we have answered that question, let's press on.
Examples of press on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Netanyahu has repeatedly and publicly said that his country will press on with the war in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed and the hostages are freed.
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Richard Roth, CNN, 11 June 2024
Transfer mixture to a 9-inch glass pie plate; firmly press on bottom and sides.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
But her attorneys continue to press on with their own claim that she was falsely accused and is the victim of a cover up.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
In response to the court’s ruling, an Israeli government statement said the country intended to press on with its offensive in Rafah — in a way that would abide by Israel’s interpretation of the ruling.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 May 2024
When pressed on how many seasons the game adaptation will take, Mazin and Druckmann went cold.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024
Without chaplains working that late on a weekend night, the nursing staff pressed on.
—Susan Young, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Israeli forces press on in Rafah in the conflict that's coming up on the eight-month mark.
—CBS News, 26 May 2024
Frémaux politely responded to question after question from the international film press on Monday but managed not to address many of the most controversial topics on their minds.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
Richard Roth, CNN, 11 June 2024
Transfer mixture to a 9-inch glass pie plate; firmly press on bottom and sides.
—Anna Theoktisto, Southern Living, 10 June 2024
But her attorneys continue to press on with their own claim that she was falsely accused and is the victim of a cover up.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024
In response to the court’s ruling, an Israeli government statement said the country intended to press on with its offensive in Rafah — in a way that would abide by Israel’s interpretation of the ruling.
—Daniel Estrin, NPR, 24 May 2024
When pressed on how many seasons the game adaptation will take, Mazin and Druckmann went cold.
—Zoe Guy, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2024
Without chaplains working that late on a weekend night, the nursing staff pressed on.
—Susan Young, Peoplemag, 30 May 2024
Israeli forces press on in Rafah in the conflict that's coming up on the eight-month mark.
—CBS News, 26 May 2024
Frémaux politely responded to question after question from the international film press on Monday but managed not to address many of the most controversial topics on their minds.
—Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 May 2024
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 18 Jun. 2024.
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