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doorstep

[dawr-step, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌstɛp, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
step
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Now, with the war at her doorstep, she had lost hope for peace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 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

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

"Go for it 100%. Have no fear of it. We have one of the best cancer teams in the world at our doorstep," he said.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Odi, odi,” said a farmer at the doorstep, meaning hello, can I come in?

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba




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