Examples of ajar in a Sentence
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The previous day, a door was ajar and heaps of trash and children’s toys were visible inside.
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Carrick was reluctant to specifically commit to reintegrating Rashford when asked about the prospect of his return in April, but did leave the door slightly ajar.
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Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
To prevent odors and buildup, clean the filter regularly, pre-scrape dishes, and keep the door ajar after cycles to allow air-drying.
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Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Poking his camera through the ajar door, Brennan fired off a series of 10 images.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Julie Carr Smyth,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Carrick was reluctant to specifically commit to reintegrating Rashford when asked about the prospect of his return in April, but did leave the door slightly ajar.
—
Mark Critchley,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
To prevent odors and buildup, clean the filter regularly, pre-scrape dishes, and keep the door ajar after cycles to allow air-drying.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Poking his camera through the ajar door, Brennan fired off a series of 10 images.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Ajar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ajar. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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ajar
adverb or adjective
: slightly open
left the door ajar
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