doorstep

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It’s the biggest finals comeback ever, gives the Knicks a 3 games to 1 advantage, and puts this beaten-up franchise at the doorstep of its first NBA title in 53 seasons.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

When confronted on his doorstep by an Italian journalist about the property’s history, the minister said, “I do not know who that is.”

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Health Minister Stephen Kinnock said the government is "making the most of our highly skilled pharmacists, while boosting access to services and giving patients more care right on their doorstep".

From BBC • May 29, 2026

"I think there’s now a responsibility on the cabinet to talk to Keir and to recognise, as they obviously are picking up on the doorstep, that this can’t carry on forever," he told BBC Radio.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

She stood on the doorstep, afraid for a moment to knock, because something was up, something was wrong, because they wouldn’t let her talk to him, because she’d let Jack be led off.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu