all hands
Example Sentences
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"We knew if we let her go she would disappear. It was all hands to deck to get her remanded," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
"I want to enjoy tonight with my teammates but make no mistake we'll be all hands on deck," he said.
From Barron's ● Feb. 14, 2026
He told Atlanta reporters last week that the Rams have “an all hands on deck” mentality and that he has attempted to implement similar systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
“We are all hands on deck to make sure all traffic is served without errors,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 18, 2025
We put ashore for water; then all hands gathered alongside for a mid-day meal.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
