full-court press

Definitions

1. A coordinated maneuver, involving all team members, to block or interfere with the opposing team's attempt to advance the ball down the playing court, so as to force a turnover or backcourt violation.
2. A thorough, collaborative effort to overcome or constrain another person or group, especially a rival or opponent.
   broadly, figuratively

Examples

“The White House has been engaged in a full court press⟳ to prevent⟳ other Republican senators from voting for any one of these amendments.”

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