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Noun
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Authorities found a kilo of fentanyl in a closet and 12 more kilos of narcotics under a trapdoor in the children's playroom.—
Doha Madani,
NBC news,
4 Mar. 2026 -
Richarlison became a hero for Everton in the 2021-22 season, scoring six times in their final 10 matches to inspire what had for a while looked an unlikely escape from the trapdoor that leads to the Championship.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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The entrance to the car park even passes under a portcullis and guests’ bags go through an X-ray machine hidden in the rock-face.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The prior owner went all out on building a Medieval-style castle, with a moat, a drawbridge and a portcullis.—
Katherine Clarke,
WSJ,
3 Mar. 2022
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Made with fresh cherries, peaches, and nectarines, this recipe will give you a delicious and shareable treat with only 10 minutes of active time and an impressive lattice design.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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In place of drums is a constant floor of undulating synth bass, which sometimes twists itself into the treble range but mostly functions as the x-axis to the percussion’s y in the vast lattice structure that supports this music.—
Daniel Bromfield,
Pitchfork,
9 Apr. 2026
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Salt hit two sixes to score 46 off 30, and put on 56 off 37 with Padikkal for the second wicket.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Shaun Marsh and Adam Gilchrist (PBKS) put on 206 runs for the second wicket against RCB in 2011.—
Tushaar Kuthiala,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
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Ron Dennis and Jo Ramirez did their best to convince him, but a gradually underperforming team with no clear path forward and a revolving door of teammates wasn’t part of Senna’s strategy.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
16 Apr. 2026
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Peru’s economy, however, has defied both the crime surge and the political instability stemming from a revolving door of presidents, having had three since October alone.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dual sets of double doors lead to a 1,200-square-foot terrace with alfresco dining and lounge spaces.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
16 Mar. 2026
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Propped up in a display case just inside the lobby’s double doors sat the World Series trophy.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An extremely nosy alligator was found sitting on the porch of a coastal North Carolina home, peeping through the glass storm door, photos show.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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This material is often used for storm doors and big picture windows.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Postern.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/postern. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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