ajar
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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
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
The door was slightly ajar though, and Bolger pushed it shut, and then for good measure he turned around the sign in the window, so it said CLOSED.
From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman
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"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Six
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