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no–holds–barred
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no–holds–barred
(adjective)
no–holds–barred
/ˌnoʊˌhoʊldz
ˈ
bɑɚd/
adjective
no–holds–barred
/ˌnoʊˌhoʊldz
ˈ
bɑɚd/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of NO–HOLDS–BARRED
:
free from the usual limits or rules
a
no-holds-barred
interview with the senator
a
no-holds-barred
contest
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