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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Raymond Lopez, 15th, aldermen did little to press on why the tax cut is needed.
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The mask is also designed to sit around the eyes rather than press on them.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
If the bike does not stop quickly when pressing on the brake handles, or the handles collapse to the grip without any braking power, they can be adjusted.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
On earnings calls, analysts press on whether the company might build more factories, thereby juicing earnings.
—Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 2026
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Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
The mask is also designed to sit around the eyes rather than press on them.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
If the bike does not stop quickly when pressing on the brake handles, or the handles collapse to the grip without any braking power, they can be adjusted.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
On earnings calls, analysts press on whether the company might build more factories, thereby juicing earnings.
—Justin Worland, Time, 8 May 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 14 May. 2026.
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