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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The LPs are pressed on standard black and limited colored vinyl.
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
In an interview with NBC News’s Meet the Press, Thune was pressed on some senators’ concerns about certain Cabinet nominations, particularly Patel.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
Despite the frustration, NCAA Gymnastics presses on through the weekend and onwards towards week two.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
In another development in the region, Israel pressed on with its military campaign in Gaza on Saturday.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
In an interview with NBC News’s Meet the Press, Thune was pressed on some senators’ concerns about certain Cabinet nominations, particularly Patel.
—Brady Knox, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Jan. 2025
Despite the frustration, NCAA Gymnastics presses on through the weekend and onwards towards week two.
—Caroline Price, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
In another development in the region, Israel pressed on with its military campaign in Gaza on Saturday.
—Aaron Boxerman, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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