stairs
Britishplural noun
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a flight of steps leading from one storey or level to another, esp indoors
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in the servants' quarters; in domestic service
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As she makes her way up the stairs, McHenry gives the middle finger and blows kisses to the crowd as some people heckle and throw towels at her.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
This can lead to pain, stiffness, swelling, and difficulty with everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
He then must use a wheelbarrow to get it to his home before heaving it up a flight of stairs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The dogs ran up and down the stairs, barking, every time someone came to the front door.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
I went up the stairs, trailing my hand on the banister.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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