downstairs

Example Sentences

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"We quickly gathered our things and ran downstairs, everything was on fire on our floor," he said.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

“I really want them all to be working overnight, so I’m always running downstairs before bed, just like ‘one last check!’”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Some people, like Anna Shilanski, are choosing to spend their nights underground to avoid having to wake up and rush downstairs when air raid sirens wail in the wee hours.

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

“And my other favorite time is sunset in the upper bedroom or downstairs barbecuing something outdoors. The views really are spectacular.”

From MarketWatch • Feb. 27, 2026

When I came downstairs into the kitchen the next morning, Peter was sitting at the table, a map open in front of him.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo