doorstep

Example Sentences

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Boston does have a fast grower on its doorstep: the small city of Everett, Mass., where the population rose 4.6% to more than 53,000 in the last measured year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

"I think there’s now a responsibility on the cabinet to talk to Keir and to recognise, as they obviously are picking up on the doorstep, that this can’t carry on forever," he told BBC Radio.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

People left flowers on his doorstep and sent his family notes of sympathy and solidarity.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Rev Beks Rothnie from the church said support was available to the community "right on their doorstep when they need it".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The widow I had shared the doorstep with was gone.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan