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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And again to be blunt, filmmakers and studio execs also maintain feelings and grudges that spill over into and onto fans and press on either side.
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The retirement of the ISS: Elon Musk suggests de-orbiting the station as soon as possible and to press on to Mars, while others argue for maintaining it until suitable replacements are ready.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The weight of the uterus can press on the spine and back muscles.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Capturing scenes of school life on all levels, from kindergartners all the way to high-school seniors, the movie highlights the resilience of students who continue to press on as their country defends itself, and teachers trying to make the most of a catastrophic situation.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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Mark Hughes, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
The retirement of the ISS: Elon Musk suggests de-orbiting the station as soon as possible and to press on to Mars, while others argue for maintaining it until suitable replacements are ready.
—Space.com Staff, Space.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The weight of the uterus can press on the spine and back muscles.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 22 Feb. 2025
Capturing scenes of school life on all levels, from kindergartners all the way to high-school seniors, the movie highlights the resilience of students who continue to press on as their country defends itself, and teachers trying to make the most of a catastrophic situation.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Feb. 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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