from stern to stern

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She cal’lates New York’s nothin’ but a sham from stern to stern, manned by liars and swindlers and hypocrites and officered by thieves.

From Cap'n Warren's Wards by Lincoln, Joseph Crosby

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 Optic, Oliver

We knew to a certainty that we would have fierce rapids to run and sometimes we would be awash from stern to stern.

From The Frontier Boys in the Grand Canyon A Search for Treasure by Roosevelt, Wyn

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 Mathes, Harry A.

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 Reed, Talbot Baines