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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When a tip takes them further into the desert, the pair press on — even as the terrain turns forbiddingly hostile.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Notably, the seven-inch vinyl will be pressed on translucent ruby vinyl, a departure from the singer’s signature purple.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Throughout the proceeding, Bowman was pressed on his thought process as the case unfolded and repeatedly questioned about his decision to allow Troconis to speak with police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The disorder occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Notably, the seven-inch vinyl will be pressed on translucent ruby vinyl, a departure from the singer’s signature purple.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 8 Jan. 2026
Throughout the proceeding, Bowman was pressed on his thought process as the case unfolded and repeatedly questioned about his decision to allow Troconis to speak with police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 5 Jan. 2026
The disorder occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull and presses on the brain.
—Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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