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The 20-point plan leaves the door ajar to Palestinian statehood, although Netanyahu—who has consistently ruled out a Palestinian state—appeared to dismiss this chunk of the plan.
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The front door to the brownstone had been left ajar.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 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, 25 Aug. 2025
The front door is ajar, and a cat marches in, pausing for a moment in surprise, her front right paw held in mid-air.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The front door to the brownstone had been left ajar.
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 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, 25 Aug. 2025
The front door is ajar, and a cat marches in, pausing for a moment in surprise, her front right paw held in mid-air.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Ajar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ajar. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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ajar
adverb or adjective
: slightly open
left the door ajar
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