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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To ensure the tape adheres to your skin, gently press on the outside of the tape.
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
That original tracklist was pressed on vinyl for the first time on a 12-inch wax record.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Even as President Donald Trump was planning to meet with the South American president he’s contracted to hold U.S. deportees, his Immigrations and Customs Enforcement teams continued their effort to press on with his mass deportation policy.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The Big Story Congress pushes back as Trump snubs Signal chat
The White House’s assertion that the case surrounding national security officials’ use of Signal is closed is getting pushback in Congress, even among some Republicans who say their own probes will press on.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
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Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 24 Apr. 2025
That original tracklist was pressed on vinyl for the first time on a 12-inch wax record.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Even as President Donald Trump was planning to meet with the South American president he’s contracted to hold U.S. deportees, his Immigrations and Customs Enforcement teams continued their effort to press on with his mass deportation policy.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 15 Apr. 2025
The Big Story Congress pushes back as Trump snubs Signal chat
The White House’s assertion that the case surrounding national security officials’ use of Signal is closed is getting pushback in Congress, even among some Republicans who say their own probes will press on.
—Julia Shapero, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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