doorman
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James Babson, a longtime doorman at the Hotel Cafe, said its staff and attendees alike have always been reverent toward performers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 30, 2025
“Later, he covered her rent and furnished her apartment in a doorman building in the West Village.”
From Slate ● Nov. 19, 2025
The doorman and a few members of the maintenance staff dashed upstairs to find that Sasha still wasn’t responsive.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
A former doorman from Blyth, Tony MacDonald delivered training to staff in children's homes 15 years ago and now volunteers with the charity Northumberland Community and Voluntary Action.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
Simmon seemed put out by my brief exchange with the doorman, but I couldn’t guess why.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
Uniformed doormen greet guests at the entrance, while chandeliers, fireplaces and classic architectural details reinforce the hotel’s historic character.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
Unionized apartment-building workers, including doormen, are currently reviewing a tentative agreement that would increase their hourly wages $4.50 an hour by 2030, according to the union representing them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026
The comedian’s new building also offers a wide variety of amenities for its residents, including 24-hour doormen and concierge service, a gym, play areas, and proximity to some of Manhattan’s most sought-after tourist attractions.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
Others are frequenting pricey stores such as Ralph Lauren, where doormen hand out hot chocolate and a cashmere-silk necktie sells for $250.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 22, 2025
I made it “Doorman2i5,” because there were already 214 doormen.
From "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
