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full-court press

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a full-court press (American)
a big effort to achieve something. The Mayor has urged a full-court press for civil rights and fair housing in the city.
See also: press


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While Taft lacks height, it has stifled taller teams with its full-court press.
The "50" in "50 Press" does not signify a half-court defense, but that it is a full-court press with everyone playing man-to-man defense.
Bush put on a full-court press in the final hours before the DR-CAFTA vote to keep his party members from straying.
 
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