doorknob
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In an AI era when attackers can jiggle every virtual doorknob continuously, human defenders don’t stand a chance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
Few signs of forced entry were visible on Sunday at the singer's home apart from a broken doorknob, an AFP journalist observed.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
Static electricity -- the spark you feel when touching a doorknob or pulling on a sweater -- occurs when electrons build up and discharge suddenly upon contact with a conductor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2025
“I saw a doorknob I liked somewhere, and when I went back, it was gone. I thought, ‘I wish I had a picture of that, just so I could have appreciated it more,’” Msrlyan explained.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 15, 2025
“You can hang it from your doorknob in your room. Or somewhere else. If you want.”
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
She was a bag of doorknobs, but the movie camera found the gazelle inside the unicorn and captured the joy she radiated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Updating hardware like cabinet handles, showerheads and doorknobs is an inexpensive way to personalize your space and add character, says Monique Valeris, home-design director at the Good Housekeeping Institute.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
A company was hired to perform a deep clean of the school’s classrooms, doorknobs and kitchen equipment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
I was in Oaxaca, and I went to this antique store, and I remember seeing a bunch of doorknobs.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
Ella reached for one of the doorknobs promising a glimpse into the prehistoric world.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
