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 number of presses on a sensor within a short time determines the segment’s value.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
On a conference call with investors and press on Friday, the Netflix co-CEO noted that the company has released 30 films in cinemas in 2025, though most of those films have had a far shorter theatrical run than those from a typical studio.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
But in California, Porter has pressed on and remains in the top tier of the crowded gubernatorial field.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Despite the threats, Diddy pressed on, determined to promote Biggie’s new album.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
On a conference call with investors and press on Friday, the Netflix co-CEO noted that the company has released 30 films in cinemas in 2025, though most of those films have had a far shorter theatrical run than those from a typical studio.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2025
But in California, Porter has pressed on and remains in the top tier of the crowded gubernatorial field.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Mercury News, 3 Dec. 2025
Despite the threats, Diddy pressed on, determined to promote Biggie’s new album.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 3 Dec. 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 17 Dec. 2025.
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