house-to-house
AmericanEtymology
Origin of house-to-house
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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"But it was more of a house-to-house thing than filling a whole street with a party," she adds.
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A police cordon has been in place around Lime Close since Monday, with forensics teams working at the scene as officers carry out house-to-house inquiries.
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It had also undertaken house-to-house inquiries at nearby properties and taken statements from witnesses.
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A cordon was put in place with officers carrying out house-to-house inquiries, and witnesses or anyone with information has been urged to contact Durham Police.
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"Officers have been undertaking increased weapons searches, reassurance patrols and house-to-house inquiries," she said.
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