pressing on

Example Sentences

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But Wong sees value in gaining more skills in a shaky job market, so he is pressing on with the program.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

The Labour government is pressing on with its mission to reach 95% clean power by 2030, believing it will lower bills.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

She kept pressing on what the trial judge should have done, and what, specifically, defense counsel was required to do.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

DWP said it is pressing on despite the cut, and that the project is fully budgeted through the utility’s power fund.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

Here it felt like people would be pressing on you wherever you went.

From "Pet" by Akwaeke Emezi