downstairs

Example Sentences

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"We quickly gathered our things and ran downstairs, everything was on fire on our floor," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

Some people, like Anna Shilanski, are choosing to spend their nights underground to avoid having to wake up and rush downstairs when air raid sirens wail in the wee hours.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

Before the audience hurried out of Royal Festival Hall, rushing to find their seats at the dinner downstairs, Cumming offered a final thought.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

“I’ll just...um...go downstairs to the box office. You know where to find me.”

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny