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Don't stop persons going astray (5,2)

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I believe the answer is:

press on

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'don't stop' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both to do with motion as well as being verbs in their base form.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'persons going astray' is the wordplay.
'going astray' indicates an anagram.
'persons' with letters rearranged gives 'PRESS ON'.

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(Other definitions for press on that I've seen before include "Continue (with action)" , "don't stop!" , "Continue going forward" , "Persevere doggedly, quickly" , "Keep going forward" .)

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