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stop at nothing

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  1. Do everything in one's power, be prevented by no obstacle, as in She'll stop at nothing to get her revenge. This expression was first recorded in John Dryden's Aurengzebe (1676): “The World is made for the bold impious man; Who stops at nothing, seizes all he can.”


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First, it indicates tech companies will stop at nothing to spend on AI, something markets have often cheered.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

The two are so hyperfixated on the idea of sliders, fries and a couple of soft drinks that they’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on the perfect fast food.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

For Pam’s ex-husband, Doug Sullivan, money is a game to be played in order to get what he wants, and he will stop at nothing to get it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2025

He would stop at nothing to see Ozy succeed.

From Slate • Dec. 12, 2024

Marco is coming and he’ll stop at nothing.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook

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