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stair

[stair] / stɛər /


NOUN
step
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In Milan, a group of Italian and US firefighters participated in a ceremonial stair climb to honour the emergency responders who died in the line of duty.

From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026

However, researchers say more work is needed to determine the ideal "dose" of stair climbing.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Six months ago, Rebecca Holder contacted the BBC after a visit from stair lift salesman Jason Sarver.

From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026

She finished by painting the handrail bright blue and wrapping each stair with a Persian-style runner.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 21, 2026

“Now, you’ll set one crutch on the stair, then the other crutch, and you’ll lift yourself up. Go ahead. I’m right behind you. I’ll catch you if you fall back.”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar

As she makes her way up the stairs in the aisle, McHenry is seen giving the middle finger and blowing kisses to the crowd as some people heckle and throw towels at her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Stronger legs and better balance can make activities such as getting out of a chair, climbing stairs, and walking easier to perform.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 21, 2026

He then must use a wheelbarrow to get it to his home before heaving it up a flight of stairs.

From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026

Down the stairs, I am welcomed by the yipping of a dozen Pittsburgh-hating Yankees fans.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

And so I whirled back up the stairs to my room, changed into my oldest skirt, and set out over the bumpy brick streets.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom


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