on all fours
Example Sentences
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I went in probably on all fours just because I was tired.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026
Although its limbs were not preserved, the researchers believe it moved on all fours, similar to related species.
From Science Daily • Nov. 12, 2025
The man limps out and rubs his face before falling on all fours as the officers drive away.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 29, 2024
The brain circuits skip, and she is on all fours, her palms stinging, her knees burning.
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
