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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
Gigantic groups of 100 men—organized—are pulling into neighborhoods that are being evacuated, smashing through doors and pulling out TVs.
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
This has drawn in a flood of tourists since the country reopened its doors in 2022.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
The government would only be able to pay its bills based on revenue coming in the door, so many employees and businesses that provide services to the government would only get paid haphazardly.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
If this doesn’t arrive in 2025 then questions really have to be asked of just what the dev team is doing instead of getting this out of the door.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
This has drawn in a flood of tourists since the country reopened its doors in 2022.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
The government would only be able to pay its bills based on revenue coming in the door, so many employees and businesses that provide services to the government would only get paid haphazardly.
—Peter Green, Quartz, 4 Jan. 2025
If this doesn’t arrive in 2025 then questions really have to be asked of just what the dev team is doing instead of getting this out of the door.
—Mike Stubbs, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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The gate is only wide enough for one lane of traffic.Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 7 Jan. 2025
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Here is coach gates addressing the Panthers: pic.twitter.com/y23zJgFVd1 — Charles Baggarly (@swaggarly) December 15, 2024 Gates also has a reputation as a defensive guru, and the stats back it up; North Crowley allowed 17.7 points per game.Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025
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Advertisement Simoneau was found near the doorway of his home, apparently trying to defend it, Murillo said.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
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From the living room, an arched doorway leads to the dining room, which has windows overlooking the swimming pool.Angela Serratore, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Greenland has access to the Arctic, where international competition has risen in recent years as nations race to claim northern territory in the hopes of accessing natural resources abundant in the region such as gold, silver, copper and uranium.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Top flight side Cangzhou Mighty Lions and third-tier Hunan Billows were also not granted access.Ali Rampling, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Webcam viewership hit an all-time high last March, when around 32,000 people tuned in at once in hopes of watching Jackie’s eggs hatch, Steers said.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Ortiz will teach students to prepare lamb fondue, smoke trout tartare, bison tenderloin with hatch green chile bearnaise, and Redstone Meadery tiramisu.Sara Hansen, The Denver Post, 19 Dec. 2024
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At the entrances of Notre Dame Stadium, there are statues of the five coaches who have led the Fighting Irish to national titles.Tim Casey, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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West Glacier, near Whitefish, is the western entrance of the road, and St. Mary Visitor Center is the gateway to the eastern edge of the park.Graham Averill, Outside Online, 6 Jan. 2025
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Food serves as a comforting entry point, inviting fans into Squid Game's world without its full intensity.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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But the physical tunnels stayed secret for another nearly 500 years until researchers analyzed more documents from the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries that provided a possible entry point, archaeologists said.Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
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From interns documenting their experiences at their first conference to a CEO celebrating a new product launch, the key is simply to make social part of your company culture.Bradley Keenan, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The key is balance — don’t sacrifice your family or your well-being for your reputation.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ukraine also applied to join the EU soon after the war began in February 2022, and the EU decided to begin accession negotiations with Kyiv in 2023, with the first meeting taking place in June 2024.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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Thousands of demonstrators converged on the Parliament building every night after the government announced the suspension of EU accession talks on Nov. 28.Sophiko Megrelidze, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Door.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/door. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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