automatic door
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The traps were cages with an automatic door that cause no harm to the animal, the zoo said.
From BBC • Sep. 18, 2024
Metropolitan Diary: Saying “Thank you, door!” to every automatic door.
From New York Times • Apr. 17, 2023
In August, he announced more than 1,100 schools were being awarded $47 million of that money for upgrades such as security cameras, automatic door locks, visitor badging systems and exterior lighting.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022
She chose one that saw her pushing automatic door buttons across campus and considering what also comes to a halt when elevators stop working.
From Washington Post • May 18, 2022
He tries another hall, another, another, thinks he recognizes a certain sink; he triggers an automatic door; ends up among linens.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
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