How to Use out and about in a Sentence

out and about

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  • Woodpeckers, owls and raptors are also out and about close to home, but might be harder to spot.
    Lesly Gregory, AJC.com, 9 July 2026
  • The singer was out and about in the city throughout May, and date night was certainly included.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 July 2026
  • Yet in recent weeks, Taylor has been out and about, suspiciously carefree.
    Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2026
  • Robert Irwin is spotted out and about in New York City on July 7.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Robert Irwin is spotted out and about in New York City on July 7.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Lupita Nyong'o rocks a flowy ensemble while out and about in New York on July 1.
    Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Lupita Nyong'o rocks a flowy ensemble while out and about in New York on July 1.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • His older sisters are frequently photographed out and about, but Louis—an aspiring actor—largely stays out of the spotlight.
    Christopher Luu, InStyle, 5 July 2026
  • Adam Lambert is bringing the '70s back in bell-bottom jeans while out and about in New York City on June 25.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Adam Lambert is bringing the '70s back in bell-bottom jeans while out and about in New York City on June 25.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
  • The pop star was also out and about in the city last week wearing her Celine blue jeans with a tank with lace detailing and Amina Muaddi’s Anok slingback pumps in brown satin.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 9 July 2026
  • Off Campus star Mika Abdalla keeps it casual while out and about in Vancouver on June 22.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • Gigi Hadid totes a Miu Miu Vivant suede bag while out and about in Paris for Fashion Week on July 8.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
  • Gigi Hadid totes a Miu Miu Vivant suede bag while out and about in Paris for Fashion Week on July 8.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026
  • Camila Cabello reps Mexico in the team's FIFA jersey while out and about in New York City.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • Camila Cabello reps Mexico in the team's FIFA jersey while out and about in New York City.
    Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026
  • Camila Cabello reps Mexico in the team's FIFA jersey while out and about in New York City.
    Brendan Le Updated, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Paris is brimming with confidence CNN Creator Matias Grez was out and about in the French capital last night and told us what the mood of the city was like after watching France storm into the semifinals.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

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