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Recent Examples of full-court press from the Web
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In a full-court press, letters spelling out his curated narrative went to law enforcement authorities, including the Ithaca police, State Police, F.B.I. and the Tompkins County district attorney, responsible for prosecuting Ithaca crimes.
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Every wealthier program with a job opening will at least take a sniff, and someone with deep pockets could put on a full-court press.
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Oak Hills had no answer to the Warriors' 1-2-2 full-court press.
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The Falcons’ unexpected offensive struggles in 2017 overshadowed a defense that’s quietly emerged as one of the fastest and fiercest in the league, able to slap a full-court press on anybody.
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Desperate, Texas A&M rolled out a full-court press to start the second half.
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The Mountaineers, however, will provide much more stress with their full-court press, meaning all of Villanova’s guards must be careful with the basketball and be aggressive when pressured.
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Osborne came back in the fourth quarter, providing court leadership against Clovis West's full-court press.
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Marshall will attempt to counter West Virginia’s relentless full-court press by trying to score quickly.
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First Known Use of full-court press
1949
FULL-COURT PRESS Defined for English Language Learners
full-court press
Definition of full-court press for English Language Learners
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basketball : a very aggressive way of playing defense over all areas of the court
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: a very aggressive effort or attack usually involving many people
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