keep going

phrasal 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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First opened in 1954 by Robert Wilruth, kept going by family for more than 70 years, this is a must-visit for locals and travelers alike. Kat Robinson River Valley Eats, Arkansas Online, 31 Aug. 2025 As the team moves ahead after their NBA Finals run, his impact has to remain, if not grow, for the Pacers to keep going. Tony East, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 An uncomfortable Lydia attempted to change the subject, but her dad kept going. Liza Esquibias, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025 Purely visual character customisation doesn't provide a hugely compelling impetus to keep going at this stage, but that's because there's no one to show off to. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025 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 7 Sep. 2025.

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