on all fours
Example Sentences
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I went in probably on all fours just because I was tired.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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 crawled backwards on all fours to the door, rose, bowed, and went out.
From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis
