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 FBI previously released doorbell camera footage showing a masked person carrying a backpack, who it said was investigators' prime suspect.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“We are aware that doorbell images released earlier in the investigation depict a suspect in different stages of attire, including with and without a backpack,” the department statement said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

But the doorbell rang three more times before he yanked the door back.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix