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

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 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

As she promised, I hear the steps creak as Babs stomps upstairs a few minutes later.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy