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ajar

[uh-jahr] / əˈdʒɑr /
ADJECTIVE
slightly open
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ADVERB
slightly open
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But refusing to use the word 'retirement' always left the door ajar for a return.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2026

However, if Arsenal draw or lose against the Hammers, it leaves the door ajar for City once more, with fixtures to come against Palace and Bournemouth before rounding off against Aston Villa.

From BBC • May 9, 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

Razi pulled the door to behind him, leaving it ajar as it wouldn’t close fully.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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