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

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

Jake Austin told BBC Radio Manchester's Mike Sweeney it is "the key issue that everybody is talking about" on the doorstep.

From BBC • May 28, 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

George rolled the coffee can back and forth over the Faynes' doorstep.

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene