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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Tributes from across the city and country poured in Tuesday, from all walks of life.
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
His customers come from all walks of life, from all backgrounds, of all races.
—Andrés Soto, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
His passion and authenticity connected and inspired fans from all walks of life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Translating for Chuang, Hyunh said the teacher aims to make the beloved treats accessible for Kansas Citians of all walks of life.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
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Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
His customers come from all walks of life, from all backgrounds, of all races.
—Andrés Soto, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
His passion and authenticity connected and inspired fans from all walks of life.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 19 Feb. 2026
Translating for Chuang, Hyunh said the teacher aims to make the beloved treats accessible for Kansas Citians of all walks of life.
—Kansas City Star, 17 Feb. 2026
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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 23 Feb. 2026.
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