all the students vs all students

Both "all the students" and "all students" are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "All the students" is used when referring to a specific group of students that has been previously mentioned or is known, while "all students" is used when referring to students in general without specifying a particular group.

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all the students

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific group of students that has been previously mentioned or is known.

Use "all the students" when you are talking about a specific group of students that has been previously mentioned or is known.

Examples:

All the students in my class passed the exam.
I asked all the students to submit their assignments by Friday.

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Jimbo, gather all the students in the gym.
I'm responsible for the well-being of all the students.
Then the teacher immediately sent all the students home
The act of inauguration was centred on the chant of "Las Marzas", of deep tradition in the School, in which all the students have participated.
We could sort all the students in this room, for example, in ascending order according to height.
It is always strongly advocated the presence of all the students in the classroom, even during class not immediately own.
Harry passionately kisses Ginny, and all the students leave to throw a party.
Honestly, I hate all the students here.
The North Face jackets soon attracted all the students' thought.
Thanks to all the students who have supported us in this intense and enriching journey.
Your own office and all the students you could eat.
Almost all the students believed the rumor.
Not all the students attended the meeting.
Our school was unusual, since all the students were poor.
Every Wednesday evening we organize a social activity where all the students participate.
He just finished a visual examination of all the students, looking for trauma.
Get all the students into the gym... immediately.
Of all the students, he has the greatest grudge against Sakuragi, who shows no fear of Ishihara nor falls for his schemes.
I want you to announce a mandatory locker search for all the students that were in Danielle's journalism class. Okay.
L'ex Abacab, disco dancing that has made all the students in Terni, name changes and renews itself.

Alternatives:

every student
each student
the students

all students

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to students in general without specifying a particular group.

Use "all students" when you are talking about students in general without specifying a particular group.