doorstep

Example Sentences

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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

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

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Tests to track thyroid function and inflammation markers can be delivered to your doorstep with the paper towels or dog food.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Raja Amin, a former railway union representative who is running as an independent candidate, said voters always bring up the issue of Gaza on the doorstep.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Kennedy's ability to outmaneuver Khrushchev, and to assess the threat at America's doorstep, depended on the flow of secret intelligence passed to Janet Chisholm in a Moscow park.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau