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doorstep

[dawr-step, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌstɛp, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
step
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But by the closing bell, the Dow cemented its worst trading day since April 2025, while the Nasdaq was on the doorstep of correction territory, off 9.78% from its early-June record closing high.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

A pot of native wildflowers on a doorstep or windowsill can act as a small refuelling stop for insects moving through a human-dominated landscape.

From BBC Jul. 21, 2026

During an interview with the Journal in late June, a delivery of fresh meals arrived at her doorstep, the same ones Johnson tweeted about that day.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Beijing was initially dismayed by the coup that triggered chaos on its doorstep, analysts said.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

It had been more than ten years since Penelope had been deposited at Swanburne’s doorstep.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

He covered the ways goods are moved around the country and to people’s doorsteps, and how evolving shopping patterns are affecting the global supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

"Thousands of everyday household essentials and fresh grocery items can now arrive at customers' doorsteps in minutes," Amazon said in an online post.

From Barron's Dec. 1, 2025

From these experiences, she says the women she has met are "so happy" the event is taking place on their doorsteps.

From BBC Nov. 11, 2025

The group has put child care workers who are not leaving their homes in touch with an organization called Food Justice DMV that is delivering meals to their doorsteps.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2025

Stir-crazy cattle in the barns stick their heads out the windows and watch pink dolphins sporting on their doorsteps.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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