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 vinyl version of the live album, recorded during one of the band’s hometown shows in Manchester last year in the midst of their Still… At Their Very Best Tour, is pressed on triple clear vinyl, according to its listing on The 1975’s website.
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Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2025
Place a rug or anti-slip furniture pads under the bed legs—this helps absorb movement and keeps the bed from pressing on weak spots.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Bounds pressed on, locating the dog each week to feed her and build trust.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
But the Huskies, following Diarra’s example, have pressed on themselves.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 8 Mar. 2025
Place a rug or anti-slip furniture pads under the bed legs—this helps absorb movement and keeps the bed from pressing on weak spots.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2025
Bounds pressed on, locating the dog each week to feed her and build trust.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025
But the Huskies, following Diarra’s example, have pressed on themselves.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 27 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for press on
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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