basement

Example Sentences

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Its condition is woeful—as the young woman owner explains, the photo spent years on top of the furnace in the basement of the family home.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Orson has embarrassing gastric issues and watches alpha-male videos in the basement, where he also practices the bassoon.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Prosecutors believe the fire started when champagne bottles with sparklers attached were raised too close to the ceiling in the bar's basement level, igniting the sound insulation foam.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

"The Cowleys were different as after years of bargain basement managers we actually went out and did the research and found them," said Whiley.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

We headed into the house and went to the basement.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott