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
The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
In previous city elections, the group has spent big on its favored candidates, paying for campaign materials, door-to-door canvassers and other expenses.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
So I went door-to-door, begging neighbors to buy candy bars.”
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
