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The editing rhythms are clipped and almost metronomically precise; individual scenes feel less composed than synthesized from an array of swift, gestural fragments—a hand on a doorknob, a face at the window—which have the effect of heightening your attention.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 June 2026 Accessible Storage Solutions Small updates, such as replacing doorknobs with lever handles, can make everyday tasks easier with age.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026 Schrader suggests wiping down cabinetry knobs or pulls, light switches, and doorknobs at least once a month to make your home more sanitary.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 June 2026 For some reason, management hasn’t bothered to fix the doorknob that was blasted off during the attack.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for doorknob