push on
Britishverb
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Also, press on . Continue or proceed along one's way, as in The path was barely visible, but we pushed on , or It's time to push on to the next item on the agenda . [Early 1700s]
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push something on someone . Thrust something on someone for acceptance or attention, as in She's always pushing second helpings on her guests . [Early 1700s]
Example Sentences
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He pushes on to fulfill his job duties, but can barely stand.
From Los Angeles Times
Glasner, whose side have now gained two successive victories after a 12-game run from December without a win, felt the club were in a good position to push on and end the season well.
From BBC
I studied how her foot pushed on the treadle and how her hands rhythmically fed the wool.
From Literature
It meant he could both attack - England took 11 from the second over and 17 from both the sixth and the 11th as Brook pushed on - but also go down the gears after wickets fell.
From BBC
He played his 151st and final Wallabies Test last year after announcing his retirement from the international game, resisting the temptation of pushing on to a World Cup on home soil in 2027.
From Barron's
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