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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This ancient practice has been a source of guidance and meaning for people from all walks of life, not just mystics and starry-eyed romantics.
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Arkansans from all walks of life and all 75 counties came together in that park for a giant Arkansas family reunion.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Meeting people from across Indiana, and all walks of life, who turn to IndyStar for news, entertainment and help.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
But an ensemble piece was what was needed for a musical about people from all walks of life, in all manner of places, coming together and being met with kindness.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
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Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
Arkansans from all walks of life and all 75 counties came together in that park for a giant Arkansas family reunion.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Meeting people from across Indiana, and all walks of life, who turn to IndyStar for news, entertainment and help.
—Indianapolis Star, IndyStar, 5 Sep. 2025
But an ensemble piece was what was needed for a musical about people from all walks of life, in all manner of places, coming together and being met with kindness.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for all walks of life
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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 19 Sep. 2025.
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