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stair

[stair] / stɛər /


NOUN
step
Synonyms


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Beale said there had been instances of guests running up and down the hallways, pressing all the buzzers in the stair and throwing things out the window onto the street.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

An early riser who starts many mornings with knuckle push-ups and stair climbing, Foran, 65, is often at the office by 6 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

They also say future studies should use wearable technology to track physical activity more precisely and help determine the most effective amount of stair climbing to recommend.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Despite "training five hours a day" and "running, walking, biking, stair climbing", she told the show she had no other choice but to "try something different".

From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2026

He listened with beating heart, thinking that Gebu was coming to punish him for some error, and expecting every second to hear his step on the stair.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Down the stairs, I am welcomed by the yipping of a dozen Pittsburgh-hating Yankees fans.

From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026

Down a flight of leopard-print stairs, the lower level is home to two expansive bedroom suites, separated by a media room, which could also serve as a third bedroom.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

As cartilage deteriorates, everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and getting out of a chair can become increasingly painful.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026

"I couldn't even get up the stairs, I was just broken," she said.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

I went up the stairs, trailing my hand on the banister.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu


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