doorstep

Example Sentences

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When confronted on his doorstep by an Italian journalist about the property’s history, the minister said, “I do not know who that is.”

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Today, she is contemplating the prospect of US military action on her doorstep.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Tests to track thyroid function and inflammation markers can be delivered to your doorstep with the paper towels or dog food.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Boston does have a fast grower on its doorstep: the small city of Everett, Mass., where the population rose 4.6% to more than 53,000 in the last measured year.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Once I get to Suesetta’s doorstep, I drop the bag at my feet and let my arm rest.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson