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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These signs usually do not appear until the cysts grow large enough to press on healthy organs and tissues, according to the CDC.
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Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Strain tomato base through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Keeping your core tight and your back pressed on the floor beneath you, slowly lower your opposite arm and leg toward the floor, then return to the starting position.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 15 June 2026
Ignoring the clear warning, Beulah presses on.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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Shiv Sudhakar, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
Strain tomato base through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula to extract as much juice as possible; discard solids.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 June 2026
Keeping your core tight and your back pressed on the floor beneath you, slowly lower your opposite arm and leg toward the floor, then return to the starting position.
—Jakob Roze, Health, 15 June 2026
Ignoring the clear warning, Beulah presses on.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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