doorstep

Example Sentences

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The residents of Makerfield are about to find themselves at the epicentre of the political universe as a by-election battle that could decide the next prime minister is set to take place on their doorstep.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

"Rainbow Corner is right on our doorstep which is so handy for us even to make it on school on time," she said.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

He’s a coach who just took his team to the doorstep of a championship, who’s lifted New England back into the conversation after a brief period of irrelevance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

People left flowers on his doorstep and sent his family notes of sympathy and solidarity.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

We’d been in foster care for just a few months when my grandfather appeared on Miss Doris and Mr. Leo’s doorstep.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles