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doorstep

[dawr-step, dohr-] / ˈdɔrˌstɛp, ˈdoʊr- /
NOUN
step
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"The research shows just how differently prosperity is experienced across the UK, with stark variations not only between regions but on each other's doorstep," said Rachel Taylor, government and health industries leader at PwC.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

Tourists hauled their suitcases over the doorstep into the fray, fresh off a flight or rushing to make one, if only they could get one last chicken finger first.

From Slate Aug. 24, 2026

It’s all here at the doorstep: the NYC finale, the mixed dubs madness, the overpriced vodka lemonades, and delightful Eala-Mania.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Irina Aguirre spends her days on the doorstep of one such building, just off the Plaza San Francisco.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

I sang until my voice was hoarse, and in between, Sean Red pulled me up to dance around the doorstep with my green dress, the wrinkles mostly out now, swirling around me.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff

He covered the ways goods are moved around the country and to people’s doorsteps, and how evolving shopping patterns are affecting the global supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 30, 2026

Across the world, policymakers living the real-world impact of a war on their doorsteps took a much more sober view of developments.

From Barron's Apr. 17, 2026

Wild London, coming late in such a revered canon of nature documentaries, is Sir David's way of nudging us to marvel at the nature on our doorsteps, amidst the frenzy of daily life.

From BBC Dec. 18, 2025

The group has put child care workers who are not leaving their homes in touch with an organization called Food Justice DMV that is delivering meals to their doorsteps.

From Salon Sep. 12, 2025

Men and boys who were already in the fields irrigating looked up, laughing, and the women of Milagro watched O. J. come and go from their front doorsteps or parlor windows.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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