doorstep

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It’s the biggest finals comeback ever, gives the Knicks a 3 games to 1 advantage, and puts this beaten-up franchise at the doorstep of its first NBA title in 53 seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

For wealthy Asian clients, "why would you go to Europe" when Hong Kong is "at your doorstep", he said, hence the importance for Swiss banks to be competitive in the Asian market.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

In response, Drakeford said: "If you spent a month on the doorstep talking to people you knew that people were fed up with us."

From BBC • May 20, 2026

In 1859, Phineas washes up on his family's doorstep in San Francisco.

From "Phineas Gage" by John Fleischman