Example sentences of "stand [adj] [prep] the doorway " in BNC.
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| 1 | She closed her eyes and tried to picture herself , but three days ago , in her mother 's sitting-room , making up the fire , carrying trays , standing apprehensive in the doorway dreading a fresh outburst against her selfishness in going away . |
| 2 | The two women putting finishing touches to the buffet supper turned as one , surprise in the smiles they gave the slender figure standing alone in the doorway . |
| 3 | It was only then that she was aware of Nicandra standing silent in the doorway , unwilling to interrupt a conversation . |
| 4 | He had held out his arms , but they fell to his side , because she stood still in the doorway . |
| 5 | So intense was her relief at seeing him come that she stood stock-still in the doorway . |