ajar
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Victory would have lifted West Ham five points clear of the bottom three, but instead they have left the door ajar for Tottenham to leapfrog them with victory at Aston Villa on Sunday.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
Jane Dodds' party says that "not a single penny" should be spent on preparations for independence and although some of her colleagues appear to have left the door ajar, she is sticking to her guns.
From BBC • Apr. 20, 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
The door to Mrs. Janssen’s is already ajar, and the secret latch is open, revealing the hiding place from behind the jars of pickles and radishes.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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