people's front
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of people's front
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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Sometimes it feels as if his work is as much about carrying things up the stairs as getting them to people’s front doors.
From Slate ● Mar. 30, 2023
For health reasons Iraqi law prohibits flaring within six miles of people's homes, but we found towns where gas was being burned less than two miles people's front doors.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2022
Amazon has wanted to walk through people’s front doors for years.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2021
Political signs for both candidates have already disappeared from most people's front lawns.
From Salon ● Nov. 9, 2020
“Don’t you know you aren’t supposed to barge in through people’s front doors?”
From "Liar & Spy" by Rebecca Stead
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