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

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

"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

“They were pressing on us,” Islanders coach Patrick Roy said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

Sarai cracked first, tipping into helpless laughter, and Feral followed, and mirth worked its mundane magic, leaching the tension from Sarai’s spine and relieving the cold dread that had been pressing on her all evening.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor