the door

Example Sentences

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“There’s a lot of late breaking news on a series of these things. When we get into that room and shut the door, we’re going to have a good debate,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Last year, The Abbey, a Samuel Smith pub in Derby, abruptly closed with a handwritten note placed on the door saying the brewery owner was unhappy about photos of it being shared online.

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

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

Dear Willem, I thought, as I stepped back inside and closed the door, he was about as good a salesman of the church as Father was of watches.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom