doorman

Example Sentences

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“My doorman saw me there, and he said, ‘Father David…?’ ” says Sedaris.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Fishman, who owns a number of doorman buildings in Manhattan and Brooklyn, said he had third-party security guards and superintendents ready to step in.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”

From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025

A former doorman from Blyth, Tony MacDonald delivered training to staff in children's homes 15 years ago and now volunteers with the charity Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

"I'll call and tell the doorman you'll be driving my car. Wait in the garage if he says I'm not back yet; I'll be home as soon as I can."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins