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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There were 35 votes to pass and only 11 votes to press on so the deal failed to go forward.
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
My chest felt heavy, as if something were pressing on it.
—Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
As usual, Bey’s lyrics touch on heavy themes without pressing on them.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
While ReedPop is pressing on with BookCon despite that response from some, Rogers says the convention organizer does not begrudge those who have made this choice.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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Neil Senturia, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
My chest felt heavy, as if something were pressing on it.
—Jennifer Obel, Twin Cities, 22 Apr. 2026
As usual, Bey’s lyrics touch on heavy themes without pressing on them.
—Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 22 Apr. 2026
While ReedPop is pressing on with BookCon despite that response from some, Rogers says the convention organizer does not begrudge those who have made this choice.
—Jennifer Maas, Variety, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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