all walks of life
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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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The new cast features players from all walks of life, from a Massachusetts pizzeria manager and Florida flight attendant to a California stunt performer and South Carolina surgeon.
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Saving American national parks may be a cause equally dear to people from all walks of life.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to his live-action work, Park voiced the character ‘Chai’ in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon and is the creator and host of the podcast Fun with Dumb – a weekly podcast showcasing musicians, comics, artists, actors, K-pop stars, chefs, and people from all walks of life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Throughout our history, this commitment has inspired patriotic Americans from all walks of life to set aside their differences and find camaraderie in uniform.
—Johnny Weixler, The Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2025
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Anthony Robledo, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
Saving American national parks may be a cause equally dear to people from all walks of life.
—Emese MacZko, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
In addition to his live-action work, Park voiced the character ‘Chai’ in Disney’s Raya and the Last Dragon and is the creator and host of the podcast Fun with Dumb – a weekly podcast showcasing musicians, comics, artists, actors, K-pop stars, chefs, and people from all walks of life.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2025
Throughout our history, this commitment has inspired patriotic Americans from all walks of life to set aside their differences and find camaraderie in uniform.
—Johnny Weixler, The Denver Post, 24 Feb. 2025
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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