plow ahead
phrasal verb
plowed ahead; plowing ahead; plows ahead
: to continue to do something without being stopped by problems or opposition
The city is plowing ahead with plans to demolish the building.
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Yet, despite those findings, many predominantly Republican states have been plowing ahead with rolling back child labor protections.
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 1 July 2024
Trump has demonstrated the power of plowing ahead, regardless of what the party elites and the newspaper editorial writers may say.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
With a majority in the parliament and a vast reservoir of public support, the prime minister plowed ahead with plans to transform the country politically and economically, dismissing criticism with a high-hand and arresting and silencing peaceful political opponents.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2013
If awarded the money by the federal Department of Transportation, Seminole would kick in an additional 20% — or $400,000 — to plow ahead with preliminary plans to determine the timeline and costs for the project.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
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Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 1 July 2024
Trump has demonstrated the power of plowing ahead, regardless of what the party elites and the newspaper editorial writers may say.
—Susan Page, USA TODAY, 30 June 2024
With a majority in the parliament and a vast reservoir of public support, the prime minister plowed ahead with plans to transform the country politically and economically, dismissing criticism with a high-hand and arresting and silencing peaceful political opponents.
—Steven A. Cook, Foreign Affairs, 3 June 2013
If awarded the money by the federal Department of Transportation, Seminole would kick in an additional 20% — or $400,000 — to plow ahead with preliminary plans to determine the timeline and costs for the project.
—Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2024
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“Plow ahead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plow%20ahead. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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