ajar

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But Pelle Mattsson's stunning equaliser and Oscar Schwartau's winner for the Canaries with 14 minutes left meant the door was ajar once more for the chasing pack.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

At the very end of the passageway was a door, slightly ajar with light spilling out.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el