elevator

Example Sentences

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I am currently renting an apartment in Chicago, and the elevator in my building has been out for 16 days.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

When a fellow Berkshire executive asked him on a brief elevator ride why his pass looked different than the “managers” lanyard he wore, Shamieh gave a noncommittal response.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

If the problem is due to a mechanical issue, like the sensors not working, it could be fixed by an elevator mechanic pretty quickly.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

Some components had been strengthened, such as elevator doors, while others were designed to flex under pressure, including gaseous distribution panels.

From Science Daily • May 4, 2026

A small male human in a bandbox hat and many buttons operated the elevator.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck