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staircase

[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /


NOUN
stairs
Synonyms


NOUN
woodwork
Synonyms


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He was forced to use the plane's own staircase, only to step out onto the tarmac rather than a red carpet, prompting speculation of a snub.

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

After Sabarsky died in 1996, Lauder shouldered on, renovating the ornate space with its grand staircase and adding a Viennese-style cafe on the ground floor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Monty led Brooklyn down a narrow staircase that connected the kitchen with the basement.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti




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