at the door

idiom

: knocking on the door or ringing the doorbell
Is somebody at the door?

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When fewer people block aisles, reopen bins, or scramble at the door, flights board faster, tempers stay cooler, and everyone starts their trip on a better note. Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 21 Feb. 2026 From greeting us at the door to cuddling beside us on tough days, our pets play a big role in our lives — and our happiness. Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026 Apparently there weren’t even footprints at the door after a recent snowfall. Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 20 Feb. 2026 Tickets are $55 per person in advance, $60 at the door. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for at the door

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“At the door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20the%20door. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.

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