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

Tourists are expected to walk up and down the island’s hills while visiting.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

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

I walk up and down the rows and then I see one book and a lot more all about trees.

From "Finding Langston" by Lesa Cline-Ransome