pressing on

Example Sentences

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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

A disc had slipped and was pressing on a nerve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 25, 2025

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

"I think it was because of where the tumour was it was obviously pressing on the nerves that run through your shoulder, down to your elbow, wrists and fingers," she explained.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2024

I tried to find him, to tell him everything was fine, but the water was so deep, it was pressing on me, and I couldn’t breathe.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer