pull out all the stops
Example Sentences
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Kimata said he had no option but to pull out all the stops in his final run in a bid to overtake Kimura.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
A shock-the-world result isn’t out of the question, but watch for Sean McVay to pull out all the stops with trick plays, and maybe some different, riskier stuff on fourth down and even special teams.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2025
He told BBC Scotland News: “We’ve got to pull out all the stops and that includes nationalisation.”
From BBC • Sep. 19, 2024
“My goal remains to get this passed in time for families and businesses to benefit in this upcoming tax filing season, and I’m going to pull out all the stops to get that done.”
From Salon • Jan. 16, 2024
Was it any wonder Tim wanted to pull out all the stops to make sure her father’s event tonight got the press’s attention, or that she was willing to do whatever it took to help?
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
