ajar

Example Sentences

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A defender must monitor every virtual door and window; an attacker need only find one that is ajar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

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

From Salon • Nov. 30, 2025

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

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

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

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

“I will leave my door ajar, so I will certainly hear any sound. Good night. Sleep well.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson