from stern to stern
Example Sentences
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He caused the vessel to be searched from stern to stern; ransacked every stateroom under the plausible theory that the jewels might be concealed anywhere, except in the thief's own room.
From The Extraordinary Adventures of Arsene Lupin, Gentleman-Burglar by Maurice Leblanc
For an instant the Miséricorde reeled in her course and quivered from stern to stern.
From Sir Ludar A Story of the Days of the Great Queen Bess by Talbot Baines Reed
Crackers were served out, and for two hours there was a tremendous racket from stern to stern, among the younger boys.
From Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat by Oliver Optic
As the seas permitted, we could see her, riding and rocking, sometimes, alight from stern to stern and making a gallant fight for her life, as were we all.
From The Lady and the Pirate Being the Plain Tale of a Diligent Pirate and a Fair Captive by Harry A. Mathes
It was like a great, hollow cavern from stern to stern.
From Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches by Homer Randall
