all hands
Example Sentences
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"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
“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
USC will need all hands on deck if it has any hope of defending its Big Ten title.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
“We protect you, and we need all hands on deck to protect us.”
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025
Blackbird lost with all hands, two Lyseni ships driven aground on Skane, Talon taking water.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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