elevator

Example Sentences

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Conventional wisdom dictates that stocks usually take the escalator up, and the elevator down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026

I took an elevator and approached a door with frosted glass.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Adding a first-floor bedroom and bath or installing an elevator can rival the cost of a major renovation.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026

Just off a busy sidewalk in Midtown Manhattan, a red carpet leads to a freight elevator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“As I was saying earlier, sir, I’d like to have the elevator operator’s uniform so I can . . .” I hesitated, not wanting to say wash my dress.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu