basement

Example Sentences

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When firefighters arrived, they located a fire in the basement of a metal structure at the dock.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

When he discovers an otherworldly portal through the wall of his basement office, he enlists his younger employees to help him explore the strange rooms with a rope tied around their waist, à la “Poltergeist.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It turns out, there are a couple of basement levels here that were designed into the ballroom— they weren’t initially disclosed—that have to do with national security.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The business model that once made it an industry maverick—bringing its brand of bargain basement fares coupled with fees for pretty much everything—faced pressure from more intense competition.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

They entered through the basement and moved cautiously down the darkened hall.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti