march on

verb

marched on; marching on; marches on
1
: to come toward (a place) in order to attack it
Enemy troops were marching on the city.
2
: to go or continue onward
Time marches on.
Governments come and go, but civilization marches on.

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The parade of tributes to late country icon Dolly Parton will march on this weekend into movie theaters when AMC Theaters revives two of the Queen of Country’s most beloved big-screen appearances. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026 Kids zip by on bikes, their playful banter a reminder that life marches on. — Michael Collins, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 The Crusaders, meanwhile, have an absolute star in freshman quarterback Sam Holcomb, who led the team on a 96-yard touchdown march on the first drive of his career. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026 Getty Images The Atlanta Braves continue to build a strong lead in the National League East division thanks to a consistent season, which has marched on successfully despite some significant injuries and other roster setbacks. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for march on

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“March on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/march%20on. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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