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elevator

[el-uh-vey-ter] / ˈɛl əˌveɪ tər /
NOUN
lift
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A desire to reveal something just beneath the visible surface is manifest throughout, from the chiaroscuro studies of marble elevator banks to empty stairwells that spiral out of sight.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

Built in 1912, this European-inspired Bratenahl home has four fireplaces, an elevator and original wood floors.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

“The house includes an elevator, four terraces, and a large 58’ deep landscaped back garden.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

It was a long ride down in the marble-lined elevator.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 16, 2026

Miss Lacey looked us over once more before we crowded into the service elevator and lined up again in the corridor outside the pavilion.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu

The allure of her physicality and personality seemed intertwined: She was often shown laughing or making others laugh, dressed stylishly, and was known to tap-dance spontaneously in elevators.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

They also work at a low frequency and are able to penetrate buildings and elevators and particularly hospitals - which can have thickened walls to protect people from X-rays and other radiation.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

Once reliability testing is done, there will be another round of tests to ensure trains are integrated with fixed facilities such as elevators and stations, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 16, 2026

The electric-vehicle maker said it will be led by Silvio Napoli, the former CEO and executive chairman of the Schindler Group, a Switzerland-based manufacturer and service provider focused on elevators and escalators.

From MarketWatch Apr. 14, 2026

“It’s got to be better than elevators, right? But I thought you were keen to work at your family’s shop.”

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu



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