basement

Example Sentences

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"We share the nature of the event, its context and exact position," commanding officer Thomas Scalabre tells AFP in a basement in the French city of Brest.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

He saw a split later during his time as a medical student at Columbia—some patients upstairs being entertained by a pianist, others in the basement treated as a “burden on the hospital.”

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

The suspect allegedly rushed through a security checkpoint one floor above the basement venue.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Those who have a basement should find shelter there, he added.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

In a surprising gesture of kindness, he pats me on the shoulder before grabbing a drink from the fridge and retreating back into the basement.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller