house-to-house
AmericanEtymology
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.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
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.
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2025
"Officers have been undertaking increased weapons searches, reassurance patrols and house-to-house inquiries," she said.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025
Officials went house-to-house to evacuate those in the path of the east-moving fire, Myers said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024
Meanwhile, we have to lay low, not a peep from us, as the SIM close in with their house-to-house searches.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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