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

Part of the fun there is you’re waiting to get in, so you can walk up and down Abbot Kinney.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

It can walk up and down stairs and navigate tight spaces.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 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 remember when I applied for a job at El Encanto, the director wanted me to be a model, to walk up and down the aisles in gowns and hats draped with chiffon.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García