upper story

Example Sentences

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Shortly after midnight, a motorcyclist passing by noticed smoke coming from an upper story and alerted guards.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2023

One photo appeared to show damage to the upper story of the kindergarten.

From New York Times • Jan. 18, 2023

You might even consider moving valuables from the ground floor to an upper story of your home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2023

One witness, television reporter Mal Couch, said he saw a gun emerge from an upper story of a warehouse commanding an unobstructed view of the presidential car.

From Washington Times • Nov. 22, 2017

The warmth of my breath closed around me, and when she tilted back to scan the upper story of my house, her face was featureless.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx