all hands
Example Sentences
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Philadelphia police will enforce mandatory overtime during the "all hands on deck" period, Roosevelt Poplar, president of the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 5, told ESPN.
From Barron's • Jun. 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
“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 have a huge rush order this morning. Five hundred decorated cupcakes need to be ready by noon. It’s all hands on deck.”
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
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