banister
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The velvety silhouette feels as distant as the sea, whose dark surface is sliced by the banister.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026
The inquest also heard two statements from firefighters Leighton Brown and Gareth Davies who said the stairs banister, ceiling and the whole of the landing was “covered in smoke and fire” on their arrival.
From BBC ● Nov. 18, 2024
There were icicle lights outside their rural Georgia home, garland on the banister and stockings hanging above the fireplace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2023
Pennoyer ordered garlands on Amazon to hang over doors and windows and run up the banister.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Amaka said something, pointing at our banister, with its heavy hand- carved detail, and Obiora laughed.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Along the banisters were motion-activated lights - one wrong step and they would flare on, announcing their presence.
From BBC ● Feb. 25, 2026
Bunting, usually reserved for opening day, hung from the banisters.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 2, 2021
CAPABLE, deploying its multi-specialty team and a modest budget of $1,300 per household for repairs, equipment and installation, offers low-income residents not only bathroom equipment but also kitchen grabbers, well-anchored banisters and other useful articles.
From New York Times ● Apr. 23, 2021
Just 12 years separate the nation from this tradition of political competition bounded by banisters of good manners.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 20, 2020
With her large bag in her hands she slid gracefully up the banisters, and arrived at the landing at the same time as Mrs. Banks.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
