on all fours
Example Sentences
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“He’s just standing there, you know, on all fours, and he’s got drool coming down,” recalled Peter, 69.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
The agile robot dog springs up on all fours, takes a step forward and charges at the tense crowd at a Tokyo exhibit, held back by a simple yet strong metal chain.
From Barron's ● Jan. 30, 2026
Although its limbs were not preserved, the researchers believe it moved on all fours, similar to related species.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 12, 2025
Down on all fours just before a late-season series opener against the Houston Astros, the 72-year-old Washington is doing just that with visitors from the NHL’s Ducks, running fielding drills.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2024
He was crouched on all fours, his hands over his head.
From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling
