doormat

Example Sentences

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A note the attackers left under his doormat read "No Data Centers."

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

She’s instructing it to read subtle cues, helping steer it toward emotional intelligence so it won’t act like a bully or a doormat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Most humans would rather be a doormat than a battering ram, regardless of the urgency or circumstance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 24, 2025

Don’t miss: Meta’s stock is the new ‘Magnificent Seven’ doormat.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 18, 2025

I eat my pudding on the stairs, glancing down at Mr. X’s doormat on the way.

From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead