on all fours
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She ran and then, unable to see, crawled on all fours to escape.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
I went in probably on all fours just because I was tired.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
He explained how a person could be constantly tripping over debris and obstructions and at times having to go "on all fours" to try to get through the tunnel.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 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
By this time his father had stolen into Matt’s room, crawling on all fours.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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