all hands
Example Sentences
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“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
"We knew if we let her go she would disappear. It was all hands to deck to get her remanded," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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
It’s all hands on deck as an army of volunteers get floats ready for their run down Colorado Boulevard on Jan. 1.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 29, 2025
He barked out orders; all hands were on deck to set up for the awards.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
