walk up and down

Example Sentences

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The airline calls these passengers spinners because they walk up and down the aisle in search of an open seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

But you can walk up and down Melrose and do some shopping while you wait for your table.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 7, 2025

"You have to wear a stab-proof vest, walk up and down flights of stairs for several hours… Officers get lightheaded, they get dizzy, they get nauseous."

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2023

“You walk up and down the street, and any place that wasn’t hit has a sign out front - free food. Please come and get,” McNamara said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2023

“Oh yes, then she had Olive walk up and down the room. Up and down. Up and down.”

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck