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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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These similar characteristics simplify the three full-court presses so that any or possibly all three of them can be executed within the defensive system.
There's not really a bright side to the prospect of playing against two of the stingiest full-court presses in consecutive playoff games, but the Chatsworth High girls' basketball team has found a positive outlook.
The Timberwolves have exhausted themselves with full-court presses and traps, swarming double-teams of O'Neal and Bryant, and now are starting to wilt.
 
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