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.
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In the moments after dislocating and fracturing his ankle in a gruesome injury Sunday, Fred Warner encouraged his 49ers teammates to press on in their game against the Buccaneers.
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Every creator is learning in public — but for now, there are some clear takeaways as to best practices for comedians pressing on into the future.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Forest are pressing on without the involvement of Benoy, the architectural firm run by their former chairman Tom Cartledge, who had previously overseen their redevelopment project before leaving the City Ground in November last year.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The Speaker amplified that position on Thursday, when he was pressed on the issue by a C-Span caller who urged him not to allow the troops to go without pay.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
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Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Every creator is learning in public — but for now, there are some clear takeaways as to best practices for comedians pressing on into the future.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
Forest are pressing on without the involvement of Benoy, the architectural firm run by their former chairman Tom Cartledge, who had previously overseen their redevelopment project before leaving the City Ground in November last year.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
The Speaker amplified that position on Thursday, when he was pressed on the issue by a C-Span caller who urged him not to allow the troops to go without pay.
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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