stairs

Example Sentences

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He had to walk down 40 flights of stairs to evacuate his building and felt ill from the fumes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

At the top of the set's illuminated stairs she would forget her steps.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

The pier was a short stroll from my apartment, and when we walked Fofo at sunset, Vagner always wanted to climb the wooden stairs and take in the glorious view from the pier.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Climbing up stairs was like walking up an escalator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

In the evening after the last guest had gone I climbed the stairs to my room thinking only of the past.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom