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no holds barred















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"We understand our drivers, there's no holds barred in conversations and I think you get that from mutual respect."

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

Part of why I love that it’s Vegas is that there’s this ceilinglessness in terms of no holds barred again, like I want to wear a boa.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025

Yes, they're all just letting their freak flags fly, no holds barred.

From Salon ● Nov. 20, 2023

"On any given day, I might be scared of Arnold, but when I get to play Barry, it’s no holds barred, and I get to hold him accountable," said Carter.

From Reuters ● May 23, 2023

Spoade was the world’s champion sitter-around, no holds barred and gouging discretionary.

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner




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