stairs
Example Sentences
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And before you are the actual stairs, monumental in size and treatment, leading to the galleries above.
The nine flights of stairs down to the basement is more than his sick mother can manage, so they lay a mattress in the small entry to their apartment, the only room without a window.
From Barron's
At other times, it is painful, whether from a physical injury like hurting your knee on the stairs or from ongoing emotional struggles such as chronic pessimism.
From Science Daily
Think realistically about exactly how long a walk, how many stairs up and — especially important for older parents! — stairs down.
From Los Angeles Times
“I can’t afford to move because everything is so high, but I’m tired of climbing the stairs every day,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times
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