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 defense ministry’s comments come as Israel presses on with wars in Gaza and Lebanon, and after its military engaged twice in direct missile attacks with Iran.
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Scherzinger wore a strapless black Dolce and Gabbana dress with a mermaid silhouette while posing for photos and doing press on the red carpet on Oct. 20.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The swelling presses on the milk ducts, causing the nipple to turn inward.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Israel also pressed on with its bombardment of Gaza on Friday, where a barrage of airstrikes hit central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp and killed at least 21 Palestinians -- including an 18-month-old and his 10-year-old sister -- according to health officials at the nearby Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
—Sally Abou Aljoud and Wafaa Shurafa The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
Scherzinger wore a strapless black Dolce and Gabbana dress with a mermaid silhouette while posing for photos and doing press on the red carpet on Oct. 20.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
The swelling presses on the milk ducts, causing the nipple to turn inward.
—Brandi Jones, Msn-Ed, Health, 2 Nov. 2024
Israel also pressed on with its bombardment of Gaza on Friday, where a barrage of airstrikes hit central Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp and killed at least 21 Palestinians -- including an 18-month-old and his 10-year-old sister -- according to health officials at the nearby Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
—Sally Abou Aljoud and Wafaa Shurafa The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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