doorknob
Example Sentences
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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
Haven’t touched a doorknob since, you know, 1990.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2024
It was subsequently discovered that they were suffering from the effects of a chemical which had been left on the doorknob of Mr Skripal's home.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024
As quiet as I could, I turned his doorknob, pushed open the door.
From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli
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