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letterbox

[let-er-boks] / ˈlɛt ərˌbɒks /


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It relates to what Farage described as a "lit incendiary device" being pushed through his letterbox in April 2025, the BBC understands.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

And despite the hundreds of cards passing through her letterbox everyday, Clare plans to thank each person individually.

From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025

You can cover external keyholes and add a flap or brush to your letterbox, or hang a door curtain.

From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025

William Newbury, 22, said he was dropping off baby presents to a friend at her boyfriend's house in Llanrumney, Cardiff, on Mother's Day when he saw the "nightmare" attack through their letterbox.

From BBC ● Apr. 22, 2025

We went on standing in front of the door of the suite, and I noticed that the daily paper was still thrust through the letterbox.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

But she and her dad lied and said they posted cash in envelopes through the girls' letterboxes.

From BBC ● Jun. 3, 2025

They were left to sew badges on to their own kit and put leaflets through letterboxes urging people to come and watch them play.

From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023

I’ve told my workers to be strict with what they sell and who to, but they aren’t changing their behaviour much, other than offering to post through letterboxes and accept bank transfers from trusted customers.

From The Guardian ● Mar. 28, 2020

Nobody’s going to flay you to death just for barking offers of money through the letterboxes of recently bereaved parents, or trawling for offensive tweets with your free hand.

From The Guardian ● Dec. 22, 2018

Thrives in the vicinity of doorways and letterboxes.

From Cupid's Almanac and Guide to Hearticulture for This Year and Next by John Cecil Clay


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