Examples of 'was ajar' in a sentence

Meaning of "was ajar"

The phrase 'was ajar' describes a partially open position, particularly in reference to doors, windows, or lids. It suggests that the object is not fully closed but slightly open. This term is often used in descriptions of physical objects or spaces

How to use "was ajar" in a sentence

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Door was ajar when we arrived on the scene.
And this door here was ajar.
Because it was ajar does not change the fact that it was a door before.
As the door to the street was ajar.
Her drawer was ajar and full of pictures of her with him.
The door to the house was ajar.
The door was ajar and traces of blood were found in her room.
It basically says the door was ajar.
Yours was ajar.
I noticed that the garage door was ajar.
Which was ajar.
One of the wardrobe doors was ajar.
She noticed the door was ajar and drew her service weapon.
The bathroom door was ajar.
It was ajar.

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And this one was ajar.
The door was ajar and I saw blood on the handle.
The back door was ajar.
So the door was ajar when the attack on Mr Potts took place.
Door to the garage was ajar.
Door was ajar when we found it, headlights on.
Only now it was ajar and.
When she came by and saw the door was ajar.
Tom found the basement door was ajar at the vacant house next to his.
It was a door even more glacial than that of winter which was ajar.
Your door was ajar.
On the landing he was surprised to see that the stranger 's door was ajar.
Her door was ajar this evening… as she was getting dressed for this thing tonight.
The front door was ajar.
The screen door was ajar and the front door was open, Cannon said.
The red door was ajar.
The nurse 's office door was ajar and Deenie could hear Lise calling her name.
The cellar window was ajar.
Door was ajar and I just shoved it open, and there they were.
The backdoor was ajar.
Only now it was ajar and I really don't know what to think.
His evening snack and the door to his room was ajar.
Do not make her laugh. Door was ajar when we found it, headlights on.
When I came back it was ajar.
Yes… The door was ajar and I couldn't help but overhear.
The bedroom was next to the kitchen, and the door was ajar.
When I got to Ms. Delys 's room, the door was ajar and the lights were on.
Xian Jun… then I found that the secret chamber door was ajar.
Well, your door was ajar.
Her apartment 's across from the girls . The door was ajar.
Come in . Yours was ajar.
And once I even saw them, because their door was ajar.
I am sorry . The door was ajar and I.
First, she claimed she entered Mr. Jean's apartment, claiming the door was ajar.
As I told this handsome man, um, Colleen 's door was ajar when I got my paper.

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