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

The residents of Makerfield are about to find themselves at the epicentre of the political universe as a by-election battle that could decide the next prime minister is set to take place on their doorstep.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

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

When we arrived on Aunt Melissa’s doorstep, she was livid.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller