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doorstep

[dawr-step, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌstɛp, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
step
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Neutrality makes economic sense for Pakistan, which relies on oil and gas imports through the Strait of Hormuz and wants to avoid getting dragged into further conflict on its doorstep.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

Rev Beks Rothnie from the church said support was available to the community "right on their doorstep when they need it".

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Not long afterward, federal agents appeared on his doorstep to question him in person.

From Salon • Mar. 12, 2026

Now there are more than 2,000 lawsuits on the trade court’s doorstep from businesses suing to recoup what they paid.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

Auntie Idris is already waiting by the time we get to her doorstep.

From "King and the Dragonflies" by Kacen Callender