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

After the dam breach, the family piled into a boat to get to safety in the upper story of a neighbor’s three-story home.

From New York Times • Jun. 16, 2023

But even the electrical fire that gutted the upper story and forced closure of the restaurant for two years while repairs were done could not kill Off Vine.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023

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 not hurt," Garfield said, "it was the hull."

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow