walk up and down

Example Sentences

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Damage to the cartilage in his knees was causing such severe pain that he could barely walk up and down stairs.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The airline calls these passengers spinners because they walk up and down the aisle in search of an open seat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

I was like, ‘What does that entail? Do I walk up and down the room just cracking jokes and you write them down?’

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 10, 2025

Tourists are expected to walk up and down the island’s hills while visiting.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

I walk up and down, but it’s like a ghost town.

From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven