press on

phrasal verb

pressed on; pressing on; presses on

: to continue moving forward in a forceful or steady way

The troops pressed on in spite of the snow.

: to continue to do something especially in a determined way

Now that we have answered that question, let's press on.

Examples of press on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Sung Tongs Live at the Theatre at Ace Hotel will similarly arrive as a two LP set, pressed on neon orange and light green vinyl (the live album will also be released digitally). —

Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024 To increase the suction level, simply press on the pouch, or use the control valve on top to decrease suction. —

Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 8 May 2024 Novatek, the company behind it all, is pressing on. —

Stephen Stapczynski, Fortune, 5 May 2024 Former President Donald Trump leads President Joe Biden by 2 points in a new poll, 46% to 44%, as the 2024 race for the White House presses on. —

George Fabe Russell, USA TODAY, 5 May 2024 Once your Sticker drawer is open, long press on a specific Sticker and tap Remove. —

Brenda Stolyar, WIRED, 2 May 2024 These submariners will then press on, continuing their voyage under the icy sea in silence. —

Kenny Holston, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2024 Madonna’s genius is not just for controversy, or for pressing on the fissures in femininity, or for her bold support of once-unpopular causes. —

Joanna Biggs, The New York Review of Books, 17 Aug. 2023 Union organizers pressed on, the union election was held and baristas voted 11 to 3 to join Workers United, the Starbucks employees union. —

Andrea Hsu, NPR, 23 Apr. 2024

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