downstairs

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This typically happens during the lowering portion of a movement, such as bringing a dumbbell down, walking downstairs, or slowly lowering yourself into a chair.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

In a witness statement read by a prosecutor, Alexander said her partner was asleep next to her and her daughter was asleep downstairs in her room just above the fire.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

The feeling of being transported by youthful energy motivates Shahniani every morning when he starts his day by playing Pinar Toprak’s uplifting Epcot theme on the speakers downstairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Treat yourself: For some people, that might be a writer’s retreat or yoga holiday, while for others it’s a new downstairs bathroom or underfloor heating.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

“It’s for the best, Miss Novis. I’ve been asked to inform you that if you’re not downstairs in five minutes, this door will be taken off its hinges.”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin