upper story

Example Sentences

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Shortly after midnight, a motorcyclist passing by noticed smoke coming from an upper story and alerted guards.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

One photo appeared to show damage to the upper story of the kindergarten.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

One, a clapboard building whose upper story was gutted by fire, appeared on a recent afternoon to still be inhabited, although it was unclear who was inside.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2021

A crew from Shepler Construction has prepared the upper story for a new metal roof.

From Washington Times • Oct. 21, 2014

The upper story was plaster and timber with stone reinforcing the comers.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss