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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After a sloppy offensive start Tuesday, USC falling behind 10-6 midway through the first quarter while racking up six early turnovers, Gottlieb turned to a tempo-changing full-court press that has wreaked havoc for the Trojans (9-1 overall) through this early stretch.
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell and his team put on a full-court press leading up to Tuesday night's Metro Council vote on a contract giving the police department access to video footage pulled from private security cameras.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
While Kansas State is measured in its approach, the Big 12 also has West Virginia, which continues to run one of the most aggressive full-court presses.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
The Golden Griffins were flummoxed by Maryland’s athleticism and size, particularly in the full-court press and defense.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 11 Dec. 2024
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell and his team put on a full-court press leading up to Tuesday night's Metro Council vote on a contract giving the police department access to video footage pulled from private security cameras.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
While Kansas State is measured in its approach, the Big 12 also has West Virginia, which continues to run one of the most aggressive full-court presses.
—Sabreena Merchant, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
The Golden Griffins were flummoxed by Maryland’s athleticism and size, particularly in the full-court press and defense.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Full-court press.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/full-court%20press. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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