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as in gate
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
we locked the door to the room so that no one could get in
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as in access
the means or right of entering or participating in
education unlocks the door to advancement
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Recent Examples of door
Kane will be the main attraction, which will open the door for Saka, who should get plenty of chances.
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Investigators quickly concluded she’d been abducted because of blood found near her front door, signs of a struggle, that her essential medication had been left behind and doorbell camera images showed an armed, masked person outside her front door.
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Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The outtakes show the cast struggling through everything from elevator doors that refuse to open on cue to accidental run-ins with set pieces, and even a stumble from Streep in her seat.
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Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
This spacious air fry oven features French doors for easy access and visibility, with one-touch presets that take the guesswork out of cooking.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
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Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Investigators quickly concluded she’d been abducted because of blood found near her front door, signs of a struggle, that her essential medication had been left behind and doorbell camera images showed an armed, masked person outside her front door.
—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The outtakes show the cast struggling through everything from elevator doors that refuse to open on cue to accidental run-ins with set pieces, and even a stumble from Streep in her seat.
—
Lily Brown,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
This spacious air fry oven features French doors for easy access and visibility, with one-touch presets that take the guesswork out of cooking.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for door
Recent Examples of Synonyms for door
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Instead, Marsh’s bomb opened the flood gates for the Phillies to score eight runs in the top of the ninth inning to absolutely stun the Nationals and its home crowd in a miraculous 14-9 victory on Tuesday night.
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But Emerald Bay is gate-guarded, accessible only to residents, and its half-mile stretch of golden sand is bordered by the cliffs of two jutting points, geographically cutting off public access via other beaches.
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From there, oversized doorways lead into formal living and dining rooms.
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Set the scene True to Milan, the good stuff hides behind a discreet doorway on Via Gesù, the city’s quarter mile of menswear.
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The advocates say the crisis is spay and neuter, rescue access and animals being euthanized.
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The eggs hatch into larvae that burrow into the wound and feed on living tissue; then, after about seven days of feeding, the larvae drop to the ground, burrow into the soil and pupate.
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Viewership has exceeded expectations, with 62,000 tuning in to watch the eggs hatch in April, officials said.
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Their burrows are extensive, with at least two entrances.
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Capoy said the suspects managed to bring the guns onto the campus because there was only one guard on duty at multiple entrances and exits.
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Louis rips his spine out, dislocates his jaw, and reads Claudia’s diary entries about how she was repeatedly assaulted by him.
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An entry foyer flows to a spacious great room with custom white oak shelving and floor-to-ceiling windows offering views of the Manhattan Bridge.
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During that time, accession talks are slated to accelerate for Ukraine and Moldova, among others.
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King Charles has attended Royal Ascot every year since his accession to the throne in 2023 and was in for a win then when his horse Desert Hero won the King George V Stakes, an emotional moment at his first Ascot as monarch.
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Add enough of the measured water to loosen the mixture and form a sauce; fluid but not runny is the key.
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The key for Flemings to reach that upside is to improve his gathers, get stronger through his lower half and become an even better shooter.
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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