upstairs

Example Sentences

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When an upstairs neighbor interrupted Mabel’s karaoke session on Wednesday, she quickly alerted her son.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I just can’t speak highly enough about the people who work here,” she said, describing how close her family is to the help, who “come upstairs all the time” to visit with her kids.

From Salon

Any profit lost from cheaper staples is partly made up upstairs, where there is a sandwich and sushi counter, and wine and beer sold at typical prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

He keeps the piano in a small, uncluttered studio upstairs from the den at his house; that’s where he cut “Shine,” singing live as he accompanied himself in real time.

From Los Angeles Times

James has built a nursery upstairs, but Lou isn’t sure that it’s the right time to try to have a baby.

From Los Angeles Times