upstairs

Example Sentences

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But he chuckled when asked about the speakers upstairs, revealing that he was far too busy to get involved in the actual politics of CPAC.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The day I visited, Morry took me upstairs to his office to show me his lab notebook from that night.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026

The grandmother, who has stubbornly remained in her room upstairs, finally makes her grand entrance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The judge paid tribute to the "courage" shown by the two sisters, as it was said Bryonie Gawith prevented Ali from going upstairs in the house in an effort to protect her children.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

“Go on upstairs and pull yourself together. You have a few minutes before it’s time to leave for school.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko