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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Democrats in both chambers are vowing to press on and Republican defections are gradually growing in each chamber.
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
But Smalley pressed on, fighting Aronimink’s gusts and tricky greens to make another two birdies in his final six holes.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 May 2026
However, when Slotkin pressed on why Cooper hasn't done so, especially amid rising gas prices rising for Americans, Cooper deferred to policymakers amid ongoing peace negotiations.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
When pressed on what the showing should look like, 679 judges wrote in answers.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
But Smalley pressed on, fighting Aronimink’s gusts and tricky greens to make another two birdies in his final six holes.
—Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 15 May 2026
However, when Slotkin pressed on why Cooper hasn't done so, especially amid rising gas prices rising for Americans, Cooper deferred to policymakers amid ongoing peace negotiations.
—CBS News, 14 May 2026
When pressed on what the showing should look like, 679 judges wrote in answers.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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