in the upper story

Example Sentences

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After the dam breach, the family piled into a boat to get to safety in the upper story of a neighbor’s three-story home.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Baron Heideck was lodged in the visitors' suite, situated in the upper story.

From Fickle Fortune by Elisabeth Burstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)

They were in the upper story, a good height from the ground, and much too far to jump.

From The Jolliest Term on Record A Story of School Life by Brazil, Angela

This was evidence enough that their vigil was about to be undertaken in the upper story.

From The Hickory Ridge Boy Scouts: Under Canvas or, The Hunt for the Cartaret Ghost by Douglas, Alan

Opposite to the south side of the square is the county prison; a handsome two story brick building, resembling, save in its grated tier of windows in the upper story, a gentleman's private dwelling.

From The South-West By a Yankee. In Two Volumes. Volume 2 by Ingraham, Jonathon Holt