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
I was like, ‘What does that entail? Do I walk up and down the room just cracking jokes and you write them down?’
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025
She said: "There's still a right of way for people to walk up and down, but it's a pleasant route now."
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024
“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
And what am I supposed to do with these old thighs now, just walk up and down these rooms?
From "Sula" by Toni Morrison
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