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ajar

[uh-jahr] / əˈdʒɑr /
ADJECTIVE
slightly open
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ADVERB
slightly open
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The front door of Brian's home in East Kilbride was ajar, and he was found by paramedics.

From BBC Jul. 10, 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

According to media reports, the ICC is still waiting formal communication from the Pakistan Cricket Board on the boycott, leaving the door slightly ajar for a last-minute deal to get the game on.

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

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

From Salon Nov. 30, 2025

Rubio bolts upright, his mouth ajar and eyebrows knitted in a V. “Zeta-1’s cuento is true!” he says.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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