pressing on

Example Sentences

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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

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

Anya tenderly ran her fingertips over the magic bubble, pressing on it enough to feel the bag past it.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack