doorknob

Example Sentences

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Few signs of forced entry were visible on Sunday at the singer's home apart from a broken doorknob, an AFP journalist observed.

From Barron's • Nov. 17, 2025

I could almost hear the click of the doorknob.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 22, 2025

Are these monsters pure animal or can they work a doorknob?

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2025

It was subsequently discovered that they were suffering from the effects of a chemical which had been left on the doorknob of Mr Skripal's home.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

Instead of a doorknob, it has a large metal hasp with a hefty padlock.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin