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
It’s all hands on deck at “The Verb,” a beacon of hope for many in South Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 2025
“We protect you, and we need all hands on deck to protect us.”
From Salon • Mar. 5, 2025
We put ashore for water; then all hands gathered alongside for a mid-day meal.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
