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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The party pressed on by holding news conferences on livelihood issues.
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Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Boise State made it 68-64 after redshirt senior guard RJ Keene beat the Gaels’ press on the inbounds with an over-the-top pass to freshman guard AG Neto for an easy layup.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, says Kumar, the best way to avoid these issues is to store your passport securely, keep it dry, and make sure nothing bends or presses on it, including back pockets or overstuffed bags.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Leavitt was pressed on Thursday whether the seizure was a one-off.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 15 Dec. 2025
Boise State made it 68-64 after redshirt senior guard RJ Keene beat the Gaels’ press on the inbounds with an over-the-top pass to freshman guard AG Neto for an easy layup.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 14 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, says Kumar, the best way to avoid these issues is to store your passport securely, keep it dry, and make sure nothing bends or presses on it, including back pockets or overstuffed bags.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Leavitt was pressed on Thursday whether the seizure was a one-off.
—Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 11 Dec. 2025
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 22 Dec. 2025.
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