full-court press
noun
1
: a press employed in basketball on both halves of the court
2
: an all-out effort or offensive
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With a blend of emerging veterans and energetic freshmen, the Monarchs used their full-court press and balanced scoring to cool off visiting Santa Margarita 81-50 on Tuesday in a Trinity League matchup.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Not because the full-court press tormented the Longhorns — Texas (11-7, 2-3 SEC) only turned the ball over eight times.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
What began as a recommendation from Matt LaFleur, Adams’ former coach with the Packers and McVay’s former offensive coordinator and Mike LaFleur’s brother, turned into a full-court press.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Burned in the past by inexperienced or previously unsuccessful head coaches, the Giants put the full-court press on Harbaugh immediately after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens this month.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026
Not because the full-court press tormented the Longhorns — Texas (11-7, 2-3 SEC) only turned the ball over eight times.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 17 Jan. 2026
What began as a recommendation from Matt LaFleur, Adams’ former coach with the Packers and McVay’s former offensive coordinator and Mike LaFleur’s brother, turned into a full-court press.
—Nate Atkins, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2026
Burned in the past by inexperienced or previously unsuccessful head coaches, the Giants put the full-court press on Harbaugh immediately after he was fired by the Baltimore Ravens this month.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Full-court press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-court%20press. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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