Example Sentences

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The room was overflowing—people along walls, in doorways.

From Slate • Apr. 29, 2026

Upstairs, you’ll find the intimate karaoke studios, which are decorated with red velvet walls and brass, curved doorways that echo the building’s deco arches, says Mic Drop’s interior designer, Amy Morris of the Morris Project.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Arched doorways, exposed wood beams, and intricate ironwork speak to the craftsmanship of the era, while expansive windows and doors frame views of the surrounding desert and the San Jacinto Mountains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

He can see its merits, explaining that white can work particularly well as a backdrop for architectural details like panelling and arched doorways which is a "growing trend in modern homes".

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

The cave opened into a low, wide room filled on both sides with tents and makeshift abodes of impressive structure: panel walls, blanket doorways.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline