stairs

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When police arrived, he says, Hatley told the officers she fell down the stairs.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

My preference: a Harry Potter-like nook under the aforementioned basement stairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But when the basement lights were off and the others were distracted, a four-year-old could hide on the stairs and peep over the railing to see all of “Titanic,” rated PG-13 by the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

An elevator and second set of stairs will be added inside, along with features to boost energy sustainability and meet modern accessibility laws.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I put an arm beneath her shoulder and guided her through the dining room and up the stairs.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom