all walks of life
idiom
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
Examples of all walks of life in a Sentence
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Pirate crews were made up of men from all walks of life.
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Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
The multiyear project brings together workers from across all walks of life and a variety of trades — driven by a common purpose to expand the region's transportation infrastructure.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
The fact that these incredibly precious beautiful ppl from all walks of life were so patient w/me & cheered me on.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
Renters come from all walks of life, with jobs such as pilots, crane operators and travel nurses, Walters said.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
As far as the Drake-Kendrick feud, it’s been permeating all walks of life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 May 2024
These actions should be part of a larger plan involving academic leadership and moderate religious figures from all walks of life.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 9 May 2024
Her personal and professional struggles and her gift for relating and connecting to people from all walks of life allow Ashley and her notable guests to open up about the trials that led to their many triumphs.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
From singing priests and parents cradling babies to acrobats and surfers, all walks of life are present in stone at Otagi Nenbutsuji.
—John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 2024
Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 May 2024
The multiyear project brings together workers from across all walks of life and a variety of trades — driven by a common purpose to expand the region's transportation infrastructure.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
The fact that these incredibly precious beautiful ppl from all walks of life were so patient w/me & cheered me on.
—Stefan Stevenson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2024
Renters come from all walks of life, with jobs such as pilots, crane operators and travel nurses, Walters said.
—Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2024
As far as the Drake-Kendrick feud, it’s been permeating all walks of life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 9 May 2024
These actions should be part of a larger plan involving academic leadership and moderate religious figures from all walks of life.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 9 May 2024
Her personal and professional struggles and her gift for relating and connecting to people from all walks of life allow Ashley and her notable guests to open up about the trials that led to their many triumphs.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 May 2024
From singing priests and parents cradling babies to acrobats and surfers, all walks of life are present in stone at Otagi Nenbutsuji.
—John Clifford, Travel + Leisure, 20 Apr. 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 19 May. 2024.
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