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Over the summer, two eagle-eyed seniors, Prince Hayes and Carson Michaels, noticed the plaque was ajar.—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 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, 28 Nov. 2025 Doors are forever being left ajar; every keyhole is an invitation to snoop.—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 20 Nov. 2025 But also, the door is definitely slightly ajar, for sure, for more.—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ajar
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Etymology
earlier on char, from Middle English, from on + char turn — more at chare
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