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press forward

VERB
gain ground
Synonyms
WEAK
advance make up for lost time pick up speed proceed forward progress push on
Antonyms
WEAK
lose ground

Example Sentences

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A number of states objected to the settlement and vowed to press forward with the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

As diplomats wrangle for a breakthrough in what has been Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II, Russia has continued to press forward with its assault, bombarding Ukraine daily.

From Barron's • Jan. 9, 2026

About 20 seconds later, he gets back in his car as the agents press forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

"We must now press forward to ensure that this compensation scheme provides real justice, as far as money ever can, for all victims of this scandal."

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

I press forward, craning to get back in his line of sight.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day