door-to-door
Example Sentences
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Stanley replaced door-to-door peddling with a “party plan” model, later popularized by Tupperware, in which products were sold at social gatherings.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
The supermarket fixture known for its red-capped spices traces its roots to founder Willoughby McCormick, who at 25 years old started selling root beer, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
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
And Papá is out playing dominoes after a day of work selling men’s shirts door-to-door.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
