urge on
phrasal verb
urged on; urging on; urges on
: to encourage (someone or something) to move ahead, to do something, etc.
riders urging their horses on
I wanted to quit but she urged me on.
Examples of urge on in a Sentence
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Yet so many failed even that inane test, urged on in some cases by their managers.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The army of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on February 20, 2025, urged on local airwaves the soldiers fleeing in the eastern province of North Kivu to rejoin their units and continue the fight to counter the advance of the M23 rebels.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Demoff credited Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for his persistence in urging on negotiations.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
The Parisians will be urged on by their supporters but there is a good chance both sets of fans leave the stadium feeling like this was an opportunity missed ahead of the final league stage game.
—Darren Richman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Oxfam is urging on governments to commit to ensuring that the incomes of the top 10% are no higher than the bottom 40% worldwide.
—April Roach, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
At various points, drummers urged on the Nefertari African Dance Company and attendees alike, and impassioned speeches were given about the holiday's seven principles.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
On Friday crowds massed in central squares across Syria to celebrate the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, urged on by the head of the Islamist group who led the stunning rebel advance.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
That vision has been eroding in recent years, especially after Mr. Trump refused to acknowledge his 2020 election loss to Mr. Biden and urged on supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the result.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
The army of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on February 20, 2025, urged on local airwaves the soldiers fleeing in the eastern province of North Kivu to rejoin their units and continue the fight to counter the advance of the M23 rebels.
—Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 22 Feb. 2025
Demoff credited Denver Mayor Mike Johnston for his persistence in urging on negotiations.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025
The Parisians will be urged on by their supporters but there is a good chance both sets of fans leave the stadium feeling like this was an opportunity missed ahead of the final league stage game.
—Darren Richman, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
Oxfam is urging on governments to commit to ensuring that the incomes of the top 10% are no higher than the bottom 40% worldwide.
—April Roach, CNBC, 20 Jan. 2025
At various points, drummers urged on the Nefertari African Dance Company and attendees alike, and impassioned speeches were given about the holiday's seven principles.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
On Friday crowds massed in central squares across Syria to celebrate the overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad, urged on by the head of the Islamist group who led the stunning rebel advance.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
That vision has been eroding in recent years, especially after Mr. Trump refused to acknowledge his 2020 election loss to Mr. Biden and urged on supporters who attacked the U.S. Capitol to try to overturn the result.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Urge on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/urge%20on. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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