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escalator

[es-kuh-ley-ter] / ˈɛs kəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
moving staircase
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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

More: Stocks usually take the escalator up and the elevator down.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

"An escalator will be good for some people," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

We take the escalator up, following Charlie’s lead.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya




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