with might and main

Example Sentences

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In our onward course we meet nearly all these men, working with might and main, with axes, shovels, stakes and picks, hurrying as if the task were urgent.

From War by Loti, Pierre

And she, following his lead, saw that Darcy was working with might and main with some burglar's tool after the nature of a lever.

From Parlous Times A Novel of Modern Diplomacy by Wells, David Dwight

And therewith he also bare down upon Sir Launcelot with all his might and main with intent to overthrow him.

From The Story of the Champions of the Round Table by Pyle, Howard

And there sure enough was Benjamin, a pretty fair-haired boy, who looked scarce strong enough for the task in hand, but who was yet working might and main with chisel and hammer.

From The Sign of the Red Cross by Everett-Green, Evelyn

They pulled at the cable and shoved might and main with the oars.

From Battles with the Sea by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)