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

For wealthy Asian clients, "why would you go to Europe" when Hong Kong is "at your doorstep", he said, hence the importance for Swiss banks to be competitive in the Asian market.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Minutes later, thanks to a carefully choreographed stocking and delivery process on the back end, the diapers were at her doorstep, to the New Delhi mom’s relief.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

"There's no sense in thinking abroad when there's so much to see on your own doorstep," she says.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

And that is why he was ready with the answer when Halley turned up on his doorstep in 1684.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin