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 only problem is, while Lily wanted to press on with the girls' plot, Harper's feelings about Eric had already begun to soften.
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EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The swelling and lesions in a raptor’s throat can displace its tongue and sometimes press on its eyes and brain.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
According to Cleveland Clinic, the condition occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain, affecting the ability to think and concentrate, as well as impacting memory and movement; treatment can involve implanting a shunt to drain the excess fluid.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 July 2025
The album was pressed on two vinyl variants (one signed by the artist) and two CD iterations (one signed).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 27 July 2025
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EW.com, 8 Aug. 2025
The swelling and lesions in a raptor’s throat can displace its tongue and sometimes press on its eyes and brain.
—Austin Corona, AZCentral.com, 6 Aug. 2025
According to Cleveland Clinic, the condition occurs when cerebrospinal fluid builds up inside the skull, pressing on the brain, affecting the ability to think and concentrate, as well as impacting memory and movement; treatment can involve implanting a shunt to drain the excess fluid.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 July 2025
The album was pressed on two vinyl variants (one signed by the artist) and two CD iterations (one signed).
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 27 July 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 20 Aug. 2025.
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