staircase
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In the densely populated Centro Habana district, a storm brought down the stone staircase, leading from the ground to the upper floors, in the neo-classical pink 1920s tenement where Marnie Estevez lives.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The kitchen and bedroom of the Kowalskis’ claustrophobic two-room apartment were set against a rear wall of louvered shutters with a second-story wrought-iron balcony reached by a spiral staircase; a streetlamp marked the outdoor scenes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026
Usually these clips follow a set pattern: a man in uniform embraces his loved ones, then slowly walks up a staircase into a blue sky, often surrounded by angels.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with a stunning two-story foyer punctuated by a floating staircase.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
He flew down the winding staircase, knocking into walls, cloak billowing behind him, until he burst through the front door.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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