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come hell or high water



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“I was going to find a way, come hell or high water, whether there was a clinic I was able to access or not,” Knowlton said.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 10, 2022

"I'm not particularly happy about it, but come hell or high water I will get myself to Worthy Farm."

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2022

“I wanted to be open to nature, come hell or high water, and open to new friendships,” he said.

From New York Times • Dec. 17, 2021

We’re moving to Inglewood come hell or high water.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 16, 2018

She would keep her coffee down come hell or high water.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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