as in full steam ahead
with all power or resources being used
I'll fight tooth and nail to win the finals
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Besides fighting tooth and nail over painting one another as insincere, the candidates’ focus on union support is also at the forefront of this race.
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Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
And Republicans fought tooth and nail, saying, well, Americans should be free to do this.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Opposing both processes, tooth and nail, is our titanic, essential task.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 2 Oct. 2024
The singer had been very open about his determination to fight his ex-wife, Samantha Lee, tooth and nail regarding her child support requests.
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Maya Marchel Hoff, USA TODAY, 3 Nov. 2024
And Republicans fought tooth and nail, saying, well, Americans should be free to do this.
—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 2 Oct. 2024
Opposing both processes, tooth and nail, is our titanic, essential task.
—Seyward Darby, Longreads, 2 Oct. 2024
The singer had been very open about his determination to fight his ex-wife, Samantha Lee, tooth and nail regarding her child support requests.
—Essence, 10 Sep. 2024
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