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

The investigation is said to be "fast-moving", however, witnesses or anyone with relevant information - including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage - have been urged to contact the force "as a matter of urgency".

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The post included a photo of a teen carrying a realistic-looking toy pistol, which was captured by a doorbell camera in 2024, said Ziggy Azarcon, public information officer with the Irvine Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

I never told her that I wished they’d ring our doorbell.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan