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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Martine told the Herald people from all walks of life are being targeted, and that is creating fear.
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In October, The Star published a story about the growth of African drumming and dance in Kansas City and introduced readers to two of the leading studio owners responsible for bringing the art form and the history behind it to musicians and dancers from all walks of life.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
People of all walks of life, all classes, can be found sitting together.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
People came from all walks of life — Ellery estimates there were as many as 20 people at its peak — and many were trying to get themselves out of traumatic living situations or away from heavy drug use.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 2025
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Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
In October, The Star published a story about the growth of African drumming and dance in Kansas City and introduced readers to two of the leading studio owners responsible for bringing the art form and the history behind it to musicians and dancers from all walks of life.
—Mara Williams, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2026
People of all walks of life, all classes, can be found sitting together.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2025
People came from all walks of life — Ellery estimates there were as many as 20 people at its peak — and many were trying to get themselves out of traumatic living situations or away from heavy drug use.
—Elyssa Goodman, Them., 23 Dec. 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 11 Jan. 2026.
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