staircase

Example Sentences

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There are elements in the staircase where the execution is shockingly crude, as in the loosely attached and poorly aligned metal panels capping the stair railing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

Under the plans, there will be a new lift and staircase in the conservatory to allow public access to raised balconies.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Taran was less stoic, recounting a run-in with a neighbour who complained about the lights being out on the staircase.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Local fire marshals, fire chiefs and firefighting unions have, by and large, opposed easing staircase requirements in the building code wherever they’ve been proposed.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

No dragon, but I spot JP and Alex halfway up the staircase on the volcano.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas