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

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

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

The door of the Red Room was slightly ajar, he looked in quickly and saw the first of the glass cases, with their outstretched, shadowy shapes.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill