all hands
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News then came through that local emergency services had been deployed to an "all hands on deck" situation.
From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026
When my Patriots are in a real one, a season-on-the-line one, all hands come off deck.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
“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
"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 barked out orders; all hands were on deck to set up for the awards.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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