How to Use out and about in a Sentence

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  • Take a look at all the stars out and about around town.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 30 Mar. 2024
  • Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2024
  • Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
    — Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 6 May 2024
  • Here, the best photos of celebs out and about this week.
    — Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 6 July 2024
  • Take a look at all the celebrities out and about this week.
    — Okla Jones, Essence, 22 July 2024
  • There’s also a travel cap to keep the tip clean while out and about.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 10 May 2024
  • Wear a pair of wool socks under boots to keep toes toasty while out and about.
    — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Some bears are out and about as is normal for late March.
    — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, 2 Apr. 2023
  • The two have been spotted hanging out both at Chiefs games and out and about.
    — Ryan Morik, Fox News, 5 Jan. 2024
  • There also seemed to be more celebrities out and about back then.
    — Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2024
  • Many like to use their earbuds for sport or when out and about in all weather.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2023
  • During the day, she was photographed out and about with her 16-year-old Emme, ET said.
    — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 10 June 2024
  • Made with cotton and mesh, this wrap will keep you and your baby cool while out and about.
    — Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 20 Mar. 2024
  • The zip front keeps the jacket secure and in place while out and about and the elasticized sleeve cuffs keep out the brisk air.
    — Casey Clark, Parents, 5 Mar. 2024
  • Taylor Swift and The 1975's Matty Healy were spotted out and about.
    — Wendy Geller, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • The secret is out and about, roaming and hiding until the very end.
    — Joshunda Sanders, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Late evening hikes are a good time to find these big, hairy, but harmless spiders out and about.
    — Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Oct. 2023
  • And, of course, trays and cupholders are great for storing baby's snacks and toys while out and about.
    — Jessica Hartshorn, Good Housekeeping, 5 Jan. 2023
  • Keep your valuables in the two zip pockets, or use them to warm up your hands while out and about in the winter.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
  • There are two pockets that would fit either a game ball or just your phone, if out and about.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 18 Oct. 2023
  • Beyond our coverage, the De Los team has been out and about.
    — Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
  • The young prince has been out and about a lot these last couple of weeks, standing by his father’s side.
    — Sara Vallone, Miami Herald, 22 July 2024
  • Finding pennies out and about brings April so much joy.
    — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Aug. 2023
  • With Venus in Aries this is a time to connect with friends and get out and about, especially near the 11th.
    — Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Warmer days mean more time spent out and about enjoying the weather.
    — Nicola Fumo, Peoplemag, 13 Apr. 2023
  • Despite that, highs should reach the upper 50s to lower 60s, making for a great day to be out and about.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
  • Grab the pocketed Nike Fast Mid-Rise pair for holding your phone and keys while out and about.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 24 Aug. 2023
  • They’ve since been spotted out and about together in New York.
    — Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 27 Sep. 2024
  • Have a Halloween camp out One of the draws of Halloween, especially for kids in this age group, is the chance to be out and about after dark.
    — Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 10 Oct. 2024

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