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house-to-house

American

[hous-tuh-hous] / ˈhaʊs təˌhaʊs /

adjective

conducted from one house to the next.

a house-to-house survey.
door-to-door.

Etymology

Origin of house-to-house

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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Bethan's home life didn't ring any immediate alarm bells, but house-to-house inquiries cast doubt over Andrews' story.

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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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