walk up and down

Example Sentences

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Damage to the cartilage in his knees was causing such severe pain that he could barely walk up and down stairs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

“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