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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
The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.
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Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026
Following Chavez’s anti-Israel turn, Venezuela’s Jews, who already had one foot out the door, left in droves.
—Larry Luxner, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
The smartest one out of the handful of boutique stays that have opened their doors over the past few years, âme eschews the rather predictable post-war industrial look for a serene Scandi-Japanese setting in a century-old monumental townhouse.
—Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2026
However, progress was slow and those windows and doors never arrived.
—Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026
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While interviewing the mayor, a vehicle was seen entering the property after the gate was opened.—
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Agents reportedly found Wu again, who admitted to taking videos of the B‑2 Spirit aircraft and numerous photographs of the base, including its perimeter fencing, a gate and military equipment.—
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Janus is the Roman god of doorways, beginnings and endings, and transitions.—
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Avoid Drafts Hancock recommends placing plants away from heating vents, heat sources like fireplaces or stoves, and drafty windows or doorways.—
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The federal government pays 90% of the costs of Idaho’s Medicaid expansion, which as of early 2025 provided access to care for about 90,000 lower-income Idaho residents who earn too much to qualify for standard Medicaid but not enough for private insurance discounts.—
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With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.—
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Rather, his team battened down the hatches, closed the first half on a 7-0 run,and never looked back en route to a 57-48 victory over West Memphis in the 5A-East Conference opener for each team.—
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Also, a valve connected to Orion’s hatch pressurization had issues during last month’s countdown demonstration in the VAB.—
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In the video released by police, two masked suspects dressed in all black swung what appeared to be a sledgehammer into the store’s windowed entrance.—
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Made of untreated cedar, the house has a 3-inch entrance hole and interior dimensions ideal for these larger birds.—
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The company has previously stated that its first production vehicle is planned for market entry in 2027.—
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The Santa Rosa Police Department said in a press release that officers responded to multiple reports of a shooting at the mall and found a 15-year-old boy who had been shot, with the bullet traveling through his body, leaving entry and exit wounds in his upper shoulder and mid-back area.—
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The following year, after the Queen's death and Charles' accession to the throne, William and Kate were added back to the schedule as the new Prince and Princess of Wales.—
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Beijing ups global trade push by designating new duty-free island Beijing designated an island with an economy comparable to a small European nation as a distinct customs zone, part of efforts to drive commerce and seed China’s targeted accession to a trans-Pacific trade pact.—
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This Lululmeon Everywhere Belt Bag has a generous 2-liter capacity to store all the essentials (think phone, keys, wallet, lip balm)—and then some.—
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They’re equipped with a wide, smoothing waistband, a back drop-in pocket for stashing your cards or keys, and seamless legs for a streamlined look.—
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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