stoop

Example Sentences

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We occasionally throw stoop parties that draw neighbors and strangers—a “free beer” sign and lawn chairs in our driveway won us new friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Soon they’d been talking for nearly half an hour, standing out in the chill on the man’s stoop.

From Slate • Oct. 27, 2025

Regina George would never stoop to such lame material.

From Salon • Oct. 13, 2025

The stoop, likely the site of Hodges’ proposal, was strewn with red roses, candles and framed photographs.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2025

As he walked across the Ballroom he had to stoop quite a lot to avoid hitting the ceiling.

From "The BFG" by Roald Dahl