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full-court press
full–court press
noun
basketball : a very aggressive way of playing defense over all areas of the court
: a very aggressive effort or attack usually involving many people
Full Definition of FULL-COURT PRESS
1
:Â a press employed in basketball on both halves of the court
2
:Â an all-out effort or offensive
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First Known Use of FULL-COURT PRESS
1952
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