ajar

Example Sentences

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A defeat would leave the door ajar for Pakistan to beat eliminated Sri Lanka on Saturday with the second semi-final berth then being decided on net run rate.

From Barron's

At the very end of the passageway was a door, slightly ajar with light spilling out.

From Literature

A defender must monitor every virtual door and window; an attacker need only find one that is ajar.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

I leave her door ajar so I can hear if she calls.

From Literature