from stern to stern

Example Sentences

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Crackers were served out, and for two hours there was a tremendous racket from stern to stern, among the younger boys.

From Outward Bound Or, Young America Afloat by Optic, Oliver

Bar Shalmon raised the twig to ward off the blow and struck the ship which shivered from stern to stern again.

From Jewish Fairy Tales and Legends by Aronson, Sol

At the same moment there was a shock that sent all hands reeling, the Adventurer quivered from stern to stern, and then, after a moment no longer than a heart-beat, lurched forward again.

From The Adventure Club Afloat by Barbour, Ralph Henry

None of your featherweight, gas-lightened, paper-thin alloy shells, but toughened aluminum from stern to stern.

From Friend Island by Stevens, Francis

It was like a great, hollow cavern from stern to stern.

From Army Boys in France or, From Training Camp to Trenches by Randall, Homer