walk of life
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"You see American Muslims in every single walk of life, almost at every single level, and that's a testament to the vibrancy of the community."
From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026
The titular character in “Valentina,” Brazilian American filmmaker Tatti Ribeiro’s debut feature, is a vivacious young woman capable of striking up humorous and insightful conversations with people from every walk of life.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 28, 2026
“Millions of everyday Americans from every walk of life peacefully took to the streets and declared with one voice: No Kings,” the organization said on its website.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2025
"In no other walk of life would this be judged to be acceptable and I’m really concerned that that’s happening."
From BBC ● May 28, 2024
Sprinkled among every walk of life, in other words, are a handful of people with a truly extraordinary knack of making friends and acquaintances.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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