stairs

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Students frantically flee between the desks and down the stairs; the Bridegroom’s parents argue in a vestibule; the Waitress and Markéta, on different levels, recall that last morning as though in a dream.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

When police arrived, he says, Hatley told the officers she fell down the stairs.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

An elevator and second set of stairs will be added inside, along with features to boost energy sustainability and meet modern accessibility laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

He shouted at Bosh to put his hands on his head, but instead he stood his ground then turned and started to go back up the stairs to the first floor landing.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

When I got to the bottom of the stairs, my legs felt like water.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott