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push on

British  

verb

  1. (intr, adverb) to resume one's course; carry on one's way steadily; press on

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
push on Idioms  

  1. 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]

  2. 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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LIV could secure those hoped-for new investors and push on after the 2026 season.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026

Sesko wasted a couple of opportunities to complete his hat-trick and Lisandro Martinez had a goal disallowed for a push on former Manchester City defender Kyle Walker.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Yet even that effort pales against China’s push on renewable energy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025

"I haven't been where I wanted to be, but look I can use this as a marker now and and push on from here."

From Barron's • Dec. 27, 2025

I push on the table with every last bit of strength.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

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