all hands

Example Sentences

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He said there had been "a great deal of interest" from potential buyers, and a full update would be issued at a company-wide "all hands" meeting early next week.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 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

“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

Now, facing a must-win situation, it’s all hands on deck, the Anteaters coach said — Ojeda included.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2025

“The squabs were only able to plug ten thousand of the leaks we have, that means we have ten thousand left, and dag-gum-it, I think we’re going down with all hands on board!”

From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis