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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

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 • Nov. 6, 2025

Despite this, India has refrained from imposing retaliatory tariffs against the US and has left the door ajar for further negotiations.

From BBC • Sep. 1, 2025

In my dorm the hallways were littered with shoe boxes and coat hangers, doors ajar, everything dark and quiet as the grave.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt