downstairs

Example Sentences

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“I really want them all to be working overnight, so I’m always running downstairs before bed, just like ‘one last check!’” said Simon Last, an engineer and co-founder of workplace startup Notion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

"We ran downstairs to the basement... from the 10th floor... we were petrified," he told AFP.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

"Baz actually sent one of the walkie talkie messages downstairs, saying 'tell Reh to bat like Sehwag'," Ahmed explained - a reference to India's aggressive former opener Virender Sehwag.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

I threw my clothes on as quickly as I could, and then we went downstairs together.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler