the door

Example Sentences

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Speaking ahead of this year's contest in Vienna, Eurovision director Martin Green said the door was open for broadcasters to return.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

Or, use a smart thermostat: A programmable or smart thermostat automates the heavy lifting, raising temperatures when you’re at work and dropping them right before you walk through the door.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The school showed the door to its longtime football coach and embarked on a national search for a replacement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

But the VIX index, the market’s go-to gauge, has risen nearly 30% since the end of May, and is knocking on the door of the 20-point mark that typically puts investors on edge.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

In the basement, I turn on the light and close the door behind me.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold