staircase

Example Sentences

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Obama made an awkward landing in September 2016 when there was no staircase provided for Air Force One at Hangzhou airport.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

The Met Gala is officially underway as A-list actors, global pop stars and tech titans alike grace the Metropolitan Museum’s grand staircase.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Coles Thomas Allen, 31, is accused of attempting to rush a staircase that led down to the ballroom where the White House Correspondents’ Dinner was taking place.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

He was forced to exit Air Force One using the plane’s own built-in airstairs rather than down a traditional red-carpeted rolling staircase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

My explanation seemed to satisfy the child for the moment, which allowed me to step away and gaze up the staircase to make sure Mrs. Maroney wasn’t coming back down.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan