Synonyms for go to great lengths
go to great lengths

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1. go to great lengthsverb

   Synonyms:
   bend over backwards

2. go to great lengthsverb

   To make a major effort; to be very careful when doing something, especially to an extreme or excessive degree.

   Synonyms:
   bend over backwards

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1. Carolyn Maloney:

   It is becoming increasingly clear that not only did the team fail to protect employees, but the NFL went to great lengths to prevent the truth about this toxic work environment from coming to light, the NFL’s decision to cover up these abuses raises serious questions about its commitment to setting workplace standards that keep employees safe. I commend these victims for their bravery in coming forward to share their stories.

2. Jordan Poole:

   We went to great lengths to have it slightly decayed-looking. We don't want it to be pristine.

3. Dick DeGuerin:

   They seem to be going to such great lengths to pin something else on him, they must not have much of a case to begin with.

4. Justice James Burke:

   I have in no way prejudged this case, i am going to great lengths to afford your client a fair trial.

5. Tom Anderson:

   These are not minor or technical violations, we are talking about real money here. In all my years of studying FEC reports, Ive never seen a more ambitious operation to circumvent reporting requirements. Representative Ocasio-Cortezhas been quite vocalin condemning so-called dark money, but her own campaign went to great lengths to avoid the sunlight of disclosure. Added Anderson : They believe their cause is so great that they dont have to play by the rules. They believe that they are above campaign finance law.