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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Trump cited the trade deficit with China as his rationale for pressing on with his tariffs plan.
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Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
What To Know Rollins was also pressed on the administration's handling of rising egg prices—a growing flashpoint in political discourse.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Zeldin was pressed on the crisis by California Sen. Adam Schiff during his confirmation hearings.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The brand is celebrated for its incredible wispy press on cluster lashes.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 7 Apr. 2025
What To Know Rollins was also pressed on the administration's handling of rising egg prices—a growing flashpoint in political discourse.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
Zeldin was pressed on the crisis by California Sen. Adam Schiff during his confirmation hearings.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The brand is celebrated for its incredible wispy press on cluster lashes.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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