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downstairs

[doun-stairz, doun-stairz] / ˈdaʊnˈstɛərz, ˈdaʊnˌstɛərz /


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He went downstairs and found that, in fact, due to the carnage, there would be no flights departing from LaGuardia, which would not reopen until the next day.

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

They are the diametrical opposites of Angela and Joe: calm and free, while their downstairs neighbors are neurotic and toxically codependent.

From Salon Jul. 5, 2026

Whoever is up earliest, usually John Bowdler, picks the outfit and the other brother will match it before they make their way downstairs to have a coffee with some toast.

From BBC Jun. 24, 2026

I had a friend build a wall, we painted it downstairs and then brought it in and had it in the gallery with the light coming in through the windows.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

Llewelyn, Glory, and Orion were nowhere to be found, but Danny could hear laughter coming from downstairs.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova




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