upstairs

Example Sentences

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The informant excused himself to head upstairs to retrieve the money, a signal for Haitian police commandos to storm in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

The man came back and ushered Dunlap into the elevator to go to an office upstairs.

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

After her building sprung a leak she made friends with her upstairs neighbour while trying to find the source.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

He ran upstairs, breathing hard as he made it to the second floor.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny