upstairs

Example Sentences

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The man came back and ushered Dunlap into the elevator to go to an office upstairs.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

The judge paid tribute to the "courage" shown by the two sisters, as it was said Bryonie Gawith prevented Ali from going upstairs in the house in an effort to protect her children.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

After her building sprung a leak she made friends with her upstairs neighbour while trying to find the source.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

Even safely upstairs in the crowd, you want to hide under a table.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Pickwick was an enormously wealthy customer who not only bought the very finest watches but often came upstairs to the family part of the house above the shop.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom