all walks of life
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variants
or every walk of life
—used to refer to people who have many different jobs or positions in society —usually used with from
People from all walks of life came to the carnival.
Thousands of worshippers from every walk of life joined together in prayer.
—sometimes used with of or in in U.S. EnglishChildren of every walk of life attend this school.
people in all walks of life
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From students to veterans, people of faith to civic leaders, everyday Americans from all walks of life will be on the frontlines of democracy.
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Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
But a broader range of creators outside of cinematic profession will help make more inclusive and diverse animations, where voices and stories from all walks of life can shine.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
But tourists from around the world come to the museum too, all genders, all walks of life.
—Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The cast is drawn from all walks of life: there are experienced actors, models-turned-actors, a fireman and an aerospace engineer.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Carolina Lopez, Twin Cities, 3 Nov. 2024
But a broader range of creators outside of cinematic profession will help make more inclusive and diverse animations, where voices and stories from all walks of life can shine.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
But tourists from around the world come to the museum too, all genders, all walks of life.
—Jennifer Stavros, WIRED, 31 Oct. 2024
The cast is drawn from all walks of life: there are experienced actors, models-turned-actors, a fireman and an aerospace engineer.
—Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“All walks of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/all%20walks%20of%20life. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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