elevator

Example Sentences

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Security ushered attendees down escalators to the ballroom upon seeing their tickets—other guests came in through a security checkpoint near an elevator bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

To conserve energy, Thailand’s government ordered officials and state-owned companies to work from home, cut overseas trips and take the stairs not the elevator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

At the time, the unit had three wood-burning fireplaces, 21 closets, a private elevator, a chef’s kitchen, a private library, and a formal dining room.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Stocks usually take the escalator up and the elevator down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

The sound of frantic screams behind me made me turn as an elevator appeared and was immediately rushed, people cramming themselves into the only escape they could see.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin