press on

Example Sentences

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A disc had slipped and was pressing on a nerve.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I didn’t know whether to press on the brakes or not,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

When pressed on that decision, Mr. Moore makes vague reference to a pre-deployment “matrix,” which his own department has admitted was based on inaccurate moisture readings.

From The Wall Street Journal

He uses his horn and presses on down the road, despite a dense crowd of fans heading back from the waterfront.

From BBC

Maresca appeared frustrated when pressed on whether he was referring to the club's hierarchy, replying several times: "It's Cardiff tomorrow, please."

From BBC