letterbox

Example Sentences

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Instead of posting the letter and Bible through the letterbox, the court heard the men instead left an unsigned note saying they would "be back".

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

Engebretsen said he was initially suspicious of the letter informing him of his honour when it dropped through the letterbox.

From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025

But when the then 24-year-old turned up at the flat on 2 October 1984, there was no answer and a "horrible smell" when he opened the letterbox.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

Whilst living with his grandmother, Keoghan said he could remember his mother "screaming through the letterbox... just wanting money".

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2024

We went on standing in front of the door of the suite, and I noticed that the daily paper was still thrust through the letterbox.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier