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escalator

[es-kuh-ley-ter] / ˈɛs kəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
moving staircase
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When he announced his run for president in 2015, dramatically diverting the course of the American project, it was after a ride down a gold-mirrored escalator.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Climbing up stairs was like walking up an escalator.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Guests were required to flash their tickets to go down an escalator to the ballroom level, then present the ticket before walking through metal detectors and having bags searched ahead of the ballroom entrance.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Before boarding an escalator, one must pass a gargantuan wrap-around ad big enough to sport the film’s entire cast, including supporting players Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci.

From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026

“Hey, Styx, did you ever pull off an escalator trade before?”

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon




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