Example Sentences

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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

Esther covers the ways goods are moved around the world and onto people's doorsteps.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

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

The group has put child care workers who are not leaving their homes in touch with an organization called Food Justice DMV that is delivering meals to their doorsteps.

From Salon • Sep. 12, 2025

Now was not the time to stand on doorsteps, heart pounding; it was time to stride through the door and see what awaited on the other side.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu