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Large west- and south-facing windows were completely missing their glass panes, shattered glass littered the pathways and doors stood ajar amid signs of charring.—Marc Levy, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025 Large west- and south-facing windows were completely missing their glass panes, shattered glass littered the pathways, and doors stood ajar amid signs of charring.—Marc Levy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2025 Play-in race: With the Atlanta Hawks blown out 121-105 at home Saturday by the New York Knicks, the door had moved slightly ajar for the Heat to move into the Nos. 7-8 play-in game, which affords two chances to win one game to make the playoffs.—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2025 Behind Judith Bruce, a French door is slightly ajar.—Devan Díaz, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ajar
Word History
Etymology
earlier on char, from Middle English, from on + char turn — more at chare
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