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Another word for tooth-and-nail

Modifier
    2. See also:

    vigorously

    fiercely

    eagerly

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Sentence Examples

  • Prior to our forming a government, we will fight tooth and nail against the looming catastrophe of forced integration within secondary schools.

  • Toms warned that residents would fight tooth and nail to retain their school.

  • The pair fought tooth and nail with Reid being the eventual victor, while Dixon recovered from a spin to take fifth.

  • I knew my own mind well enough and always had my own way, even if I had to fight tooth and nail for it.

  • Mills doesn't believe she's being unreasonable, however, and promises to fight tooth and nail on both sides of the pond for her due.

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