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staircase

[stair-keys] / ˈstɛərˌkeɪs /


NOUN
stairs
Synonyms


NOUN
woodwork
Synonyms


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The green line, stepped like a staircase, is the Fed funds rate the Federal Reserve actually sets.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

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

She walked down the platform staircase and into the Vision Tower foyer.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton




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