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escalator

[es-kuh-ley-ter] / ˈɛs kəˌleɪ tər /
NOUN
moving staircase
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She hands out camping chairs, decides when it is safe to use the escalator, and de-escalates spats between people squabbling over a patch of floor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 3, 2026

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

Lovell is an escalator engineer from Hertfordshire and works for a company that has been responsible for installing, maintaining and upgrading the escalators at the national stadium.

From BBC May 16, 2026

An escalator by the entrance will transport guests to the experiences below.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 23, 2026

A major escalator transaction works up a powerful thirst.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon

The most important visuals to get right were the giant skylight and the escalators climbing up from the mall’s center.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

She mops the comb plates of escalators, empties trash bins and sweeps the platform of the No. 7 line subway.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 10, 2026

The plans lodged with Aberdeen City Council propose installing escalators going up and down, while normal stairs will be retained on either side.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

Napoli recently served as Chairman and CEO of Schindler Group, a Swiss maker of elevators and escalators.

From Barron's Apr. 14, 2026

I lead us up the two sets of escalators.

From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera




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