Definition of full-court press
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:a press employed in basketball on both halves of the court
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:an all-out effort or offensive
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First Known Use of full-court press
1949
FULL-COURT PRESS Defined for English Language Learners
full-court press
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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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