doorbell
Example Sentences
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When I was a child, my father warned me about answering the phone or the doorbell.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
That’s because the doorbell now reminds them of the moment when they learned of Declan’s death.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026
Authorities have released images of a man taken from Guthrie's Nest doorbell camera whom they believe is the prime suspect.
From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026
A doorbell camera in Altadena captured a coyote and a bear together, searching through the fire-scarred streets for food and water.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
I’m shaking as I ring her doorbell, and as I wait for Mae to come.
From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks
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