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.
Examples of press on in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
On Gaza's northern edge in Jabalia, the largest of Gaza's eight historical refugee camps, Israeli forces pressed on with a ground offensive that has carried on in parallel with the Rafah assault for two weeks.
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Fox News, 22 May 2024
The filmmakers and stars haven’t done any press on the ground at Cannes ahead of the film’s world premiere, and few have seen it, with plot details shrouded in mystery.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
Despite global outcries about the Rafah invasion, Netanyahu has vowed to press on to crush militants responsible for the Oct. 7 border attacks that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead and triggered the war.
—Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Israel presses on with its Rafah operation, and other news.
—Kayla Guo, New York Times, 18 May 2024
The 20th anniversary of Sung Tongs will get a special double LP vinyl release, with one disc pressed on ruby red vinyl and the other on canary yellow.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
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
Fox News, 22 May 2024
The filmmakers and stars haven’t done any press on the ground at Cannes ahead of the film’s world premiere, and few have seen it, with plot details shrouded in mystery.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 20 May 2024
Despite global outcries about the Rafah invasion, Netanyahu has vowed to press on to crush militants responsible for the Oct. 7 border attacks that left more than 1,200 Israelis dead and triggered the war.
—Susan Miller, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Israel presses on with its Rafah operation, and other news.
—Kayla Guo, New York Times, 18 May 2024
The 20th anniversary of Sung Tongs will get a special double LP vinyl release, with one disc pressed on ruby red vinyl and the other on canary yellow.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 9 May 2024
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
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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