at the door

phrase

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

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There was no answer at the door, according to a Facebook post by the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office, and the door of the Foothill Farms home was unlocked. Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026 To a leader who was trained to leave personal struggles at the door, that openness can sound like fragility. Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 At a scrappier venue, there might be someone at the door, deciding who will or won’t contribute to a great night. Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 The rear lock video screen also allows children and the elderly a quick way to see who is at the door. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 29 June 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 19 Jul. 2026.

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