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
He told Atlanta reporters last week that the Rams have “an all hands on deck” mentality and that he has attempted to implement similar systems.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025
“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
During the next two nights, the family received only sporadic, contradictory reports about the disaster: some said all hands had been lost; others, that hundreds of passengers had been saved.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
