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When police arrived, he says, Hatley told the officers she fell down the stairs.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

But when the basement lights were off and the others were distracted, a four-year-old could hide on the stairs and peep over the railing to see all of “Titanic,” rated PG-13 by the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Neoclassical busts are cast in sand, marble and bronze and carved through with winding stairs, arched doors and regal columns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Annabelle said her housemates helped her down the stairs because she had lost the ability to walk and by the time she got to Canterbury Medical Centre, she was unable to talk.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

For several minutes I did nothing as the water flowed into the hall, fanning over the oak floorboards, running toward the bedrooms and down the stairs.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu