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doorsteps

  • plural
    of doorstep.
    doorstep
    noun
    a step or one of a series of steps leading from the ground to a door.

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It took advantage of a trade exemption that allowed it to ship orders directly from overseas warehouses to American doorsteps duty free.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Across the world, policymakers living the real-world impact of a war on their doorsteps took a much more sober view of developments.

From Barron's ● Apr. 17, 2026

Then powered by a glazed doughnut and extra-large energy drink, he zips around driveways in northern New Jersey and nearby New York, ringing doorbells, photographing doorsteps and hauling away the physical aftermath of holiday optimism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025

She said Labour had heard "the frustration on doorsteps" and insisted the party was "listening, we are learning the lessons and we will be come back stronger".

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2025

They throw them out anywhere: on doorsteps, in garbage cans, at gas pumps, sidewalks.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat