tooth and nail

Example Sentences

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Here and now, we are in New York or New England, the Wilcox stomping grounds, at a moment when Winter must fight tooth and nail for migrants.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's extremely disappointing that the Biden administration is willing to fight tooth and nail to uphold President Trump's xenophobic immigration policies," Gottschalk said in a statement.

From Reuters

McConnell has said that Republicans will "fight these terrible, painful policies" in the reconciliation package "tooth and nail."

From Fox News

That team across the way is going to fight tooth and nail to find a way to get points and get themselves back in the football game.

From Seattle Times

This is the same legislature that fought Governor Tony Evers tooth and nail over mask mandates.

From Salon