doorbell

Example Sentences

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When I was a child, my father warned me about answering the phone or the doorbell.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Investigators have released images of the prime suspect - a man captured on Nancy Guthrie's Nest doorbell camera.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

Their doorbell now has a Post-it note that says “do not use.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack,” the department statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

I take a deep breath and ring the doorbell.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks