ajar
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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
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
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
Walking back through the mailroom feeling dismal, I notice that a door I could’ve sworn was closed when I ran past a moment ago is now ajar.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
Vocabulary lists containing ajar
"The Book Thief" by Markus Zusak, Part Six
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