all hands
Example Sentences
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"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
Now, facing a must-win situation, it’s all hands on deck, the Anteaters coach said — Ojeda included.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025
“We protect you, and we need all hands on deck to protect us.”
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025
On the morning of Monday, April 24, all hands were roused at six o’clock to help lash up and stow the Caird.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
