ajar

Example Sentences

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If our hearts weren’t already open, they’ve just been forced ajar with a rusty, emotional crowbar.

From Salon

After Arsenal dropped two points late on at Sunderland on Saturday, the door was suddenly ajar.

From BBC

But he is not even assured to play in Perth after chief selector George Bailey left the door marginally ajar for Labuschagne to open.

From Barron's

AC Milan left the leadership door ajar when they drew with Pisa on Friday night to move onto 17 points.

From Barron's

A glimmer of hope, a door creaked slightly ajar, a creeping sense of "what if" drifting through the crowd and the commentary box - but in the end, Australia win.

From BBC