keep going

verb

kept going; keeping going; keeps going
1
: to continue moving forward
He walked right past me and just kept going.
2
: to continue doing something
I was ready to give up on the search, but they convinced me to keep going.

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Whatever the underlying reason, calling the problem by its name — gently recognizing the caregiver is struggling — adds a sense of agency and the strength to keep going. — Alicja Turczyk, The Dial, 29 Sep. 2026 The result can be a homepage filled with procedures, devices, awards, credentials and medical terminology without a clear reason to keep going. — Chris Zelig, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Colton Cowser was slow leaving third, but the Blue Jays kept going after Jackson, allowing Cowser to score. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 Instead, Dooley tells his students to keep going — even when the music gets hard. — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for keep going

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“Keep going.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/keep%20going. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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