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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

The victims hope the ICC's decision to press forward with the confirmation of charges without him present means the LRA leader will one day be held accountable.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

The resulting masses of textured greens have weight and press forward, sometimes nearly filling the entire surface.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2024

I press forward, but my wheels make a sputtering noise.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga