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full-court press

full-court press (plural full-court presses)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. widespread pressure: in basketball, the practice of putting pressure on opposing players in all parts of the court as opposed to merely defending the backcourt

2. major effort: any major effort involving several people ( informal )
The DA wants a full-court press on this case.

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