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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As audience members continued to loudly share their displeasure at the news, the host pressed on to thank CBS, viewers, and all the Late Show band and staff for their support over the years.
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 July 2025
Maas predicts that the CEO duo will also be pressed on the competitive dynamic in TV viewing.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 July 2025
Brown also credits the police officers who continued to press on their own investigation as federal officials seemed to wave it away.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 July 2025
Sundance Film Festival director Eugene Hernandez shared a letter with press on Monday, July 14, outlining how Sundance’s final Park City bow will honor its longtime Utah hub as well as co-founder Robert Redford.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
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Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 18 July 2025
Maas predicts that the CEO duo will also be pressed on the competitive dynamic in TV viewing.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 16 July 2025
Brown also credits the police officers who continued to press on their own investigation as federal officials seemed to wave it away.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 16 July 2025
Sundance Film Festival director Eugene Hernandez shared a letter with press on Monday, July 14, outlining how Sundance’s final Park City bow will honor its longtime Utah hub as well as co-founder Robert Redford.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 14 July 2025
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“Press on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20on. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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