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
"Cancel vacations, cancel other appointments," she said, adding: "I expect all hands on deck."
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2025
“It would be great to pull together a GM call and have you join. Stress urgency, importance of all hands on deck?”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025
“These things take time. I need all hands on deck. You kids know what that means?”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
