doorstep

Example Sentences

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When confronted on his doorstep by an Italian journalist about the property’s history, the minister said, “I do not know who that is.”

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

"El Nino is arriving on our doorstep," UN chief Antonio Guterres said in a video message.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

Minutes later, thanks to a carefully choreographed stocking and delivery process on the back end, the diapers were at her doorstep, to the New Delhi mom’s relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I sang until my voice was hoarse, and in between, Sean Red pulled me up to dance around the doorstep with my green dress, the wrinkles mostly out now, swirling around me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff