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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Much of American media and press on this side of the Fox News darkness does not dare to call out a fascist.
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Aleksandar Hemon, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
When pressed on those statistics, Bessent said people need to see costs in a broader context.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Strain sauce through fine-mesh strainer set over large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Don’t be tempted to turn the patties over more than once or press on the meat because the moisture will seep out.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
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Aleksandar Hemon, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
When pressed on those statistics, Bessent said people need to see costs in a broader context.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2026
Strain sauce through fine-mesh strainer set over large bowl, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid as possible; discard solids.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Don’t be tempted to turn the patties over more than once or press on the meat because the moisture will seep out.
—The Know, Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for press on
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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