door-to-door
Example Sentences
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Born in Pretoria, South Africa, Musk showed his talents for entrepreneurship early, going door-to-door with his brother selling homemade chocolate Easter eggs and developing his first computer game at the age of 12.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Before Reed Hastings revolutionized the global entertainment business, he sold Rainbow vacuum cleaners door-to-door during his gap year between high school and Bowdoin College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in mathematics.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Jones, of Brentwood, Essex, grew up in the Christian-based religious movement, probably best known for its door-to-door evangelism.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
"But I have never seen Oli so stressed," he said, noting that this time, unusually, he is going door-to-door to woo voters.
From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026
And Papá is out playing dominoes after a day of work selling men’s shirts door-to-door.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
