from stern to stern

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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

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 Leblanc, Maurice

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

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.

At the same moment there was a shock that sent all hands reeling, the Adventurer quivered from stern to stern, and then, after a moment no longer than a heart-beat, lurched forward again.

From The Adventure Club Afloat by Barbour, Ralph Henry