all hands
Example Sentences
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“You get a sense it’s all hands on deck for some families,” says Keith Wolf, managing partner of recruiting firm Murray Resources in Houston.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
"The trays we were talking about were shoved underneath the frames because it was all hands to sorting out and delivering parcels."
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 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
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
