upstairs

Example Sentences

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Sarlaben was working there and, when Aadhya needed the washroom, she took her upstairs.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

I’m not in a bad mood or anything, but we have two apartments, so when we get up, Hugh goes downstairs and I have my morning upstairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

“To go to the source script has been very interesting, because while there are references to bedrooms and the boys being upstairs, Miller doesn’t describe a naturalistic setting,” Mantello said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

A parent who refuses to share basic caregiving responsibilities places an unfair and unrealistic burden on the other partner — and on you, if you are spending time babysitting while he is upstairs.

From MarketWatch • May 4, 2026

"What were you doing upstairs?" asked Mrs. Krupnik, as Sam ate his sandwich.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry