doorkeeper

Example Sentences

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However, the report said a Parliamentary doorkeeper had witnessed the incident.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2022

The Senate post is officially called the sergeant-at-arms and doorkeeper, harking back to its 18th-century duties of keeping members inside the Capitol to conduct the business of government.

From Washington Post • Jan. 18, 2021

The zealous doorkeeper opens the big front door sparingly to keep out humidity, and only long enough to let visitors sneak quickly out.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2019

Club, and young women were swiftly waved in, known so well they exchanged double-cheeked kisses with the doorkeeper.

From New York Times • Aug. 2, 2016

When Obsle and Yegey both left town, and Slose’s doorkeeper refused me entrance, I knew it was time to turn to my enemies, for there was no more good in my friends.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin