doorknob
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They don’t know where or how to grasp a doorknob, handle or door edge or how much pulling, pushing or twisting force to apply.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Few signs of forced entry were visible on Sunday at the singer's home apart from a broken doorknob, an AFP journalist observed.
From Barron's ● Nov. 17, 2025
I could almost hear the click of the doorknob.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2025
Static electricity -- the spark you feel when touching a doorknob or pulling on a sweater -- occurs when electrons build up and discharge suddenly upon contact with a conductor.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2025
Two seconds later, he opened the door just wide enough for his hand to sneak out and hang a “Don’t Bother the Beast” sign on his doorknob before closing it soundly again.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
Homeowners can opt for heavier doors made of walnut or oak, for instance, and also invest in higher-quality doorknobs and hinges.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
She was a bag of doorknobs, but the movie camera found the gazelle inside the unicorn and captured the joy she radiated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026
Although it was technically a hardware store, it also sold eggs and vintage doorknobs before closing in 2019.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2024
I was in Oaxaca, and I went to this antique store, and I remember seeing a bunch of doorknobs.
From New York Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
“I can turn doorknobs, but I can’t insert and twist a key. I can’t use a key card, either. All I’m saying is, it better be unlocked.”
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
