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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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
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26 June 2026
Still, a relationship dynamic could press on old fears around trust, rejection or losing control, but privately processing the trigger will serve you better than overexerting yourself.
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26 June 2026
Reusable press on nails worth the splurge A growing slice of the category is built to be removed, reapplied and worn again, which changes the math on cost per wear.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Avila Chevalier was also pressed on the communist question during one of her first interviews after the primary win.
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Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
Still, a relationship dynamic could press on old fears around trust, rejection or losing control, but privately processing the trigger will serve you better than overexerting yourself.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Reusable press on nails worth the splurge A growing slice of the category is built to be removed, reapplied and worn again, which changes the math on cost per wear.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
Avila Chevalier was also pressed on the communist question during one of her first interviews after the primary win.
—
Amethyst Martinez,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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