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

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

"There's no sense in thinking abroad when there's so much to see on your own doorstep," she says.

From BBC • May 8, 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