upper story
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After the dam breach, the family piled into a boat to get to safety in the upper story of a neighbor’s three-story home.
From New York Times ● Jun. 16, 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
With much of the space still empty, the grand view from an upper story makes workers prepping the floor for incoming equipment appear Lilliputian.
From Seattle Times ● May 19, 2016
A crew from Shepler Construction has prepared the upper story for a new metal roof.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 21, 2014
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
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