door-to-door

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, FBI agents went door-to-door chatting with residents.

From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026

"But I have never seen Oli so stressed," he said, noting that this time, unusually, he is going door-to-door to woo voters.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

In previous city elections, the group has spent big on its favored candidates, paying for campaign materials, door-to-door canvassers and other expenses.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026

Students sold Panasonic products door-to-door as part of their coursework, reflecting the founder’s philosophy that running a country wasn’t much different from running a business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

When unknown white people visited our community during the day, the road they entered on was observed and the message of their coming was passed door-to-door by telephone, bicycle messengers, or messengers running on foot.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals