press on
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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As usual, Bey’s lyrics touch on heavy themes without pressing on them.
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Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
While ReedPop is pressing on with BookCon despite that response from some, Rogers says the convention organizer does not begrudge those who have made this choice.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, Agnes' guardian Garth (Brad Alexander) — who is secretly working with Mayday — urges Daisy to press on, even as the risk of being exposed grows.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Eastland was pressed on the limited information campers and the cabin counselors would have had because cellphones were not allowed in the cabins, and only some staff carried walkie-talkies for communication.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
While ReedPop is pressing on with BookCon despite that response from some, Rogers says the convention organizer does not begrudge those who have made this choice.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
Still, Agnes' guardian Garth (Brad Alexander) — who is secretly working with Mayday — urges Daisy to press on, even as the risk of being exposed grows.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
Eastland was pressed on the limited information campers and the cabin counselors would have had because cellphones were not allowed in the cabins, and only some staff carried walkie-talkies for communication.
—CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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