barring

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The country's biggest union, Unia, also warned the initiative would weaken labour protections, abolish rules barring discrimination between resident and foreign employees and "open the door wide to wage dumping".

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia’s logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

But O’Connor goes even further, barring RIH from “encouraging” individuals who are not currently part of the case to seek protection from these courts.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

The stalking protection order was made on 7 January, barring Foley from contacting Doncaster-born Yungblud, whose real name is Dominic Harrison, or any members of his entourage.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Then Loma appeared on the trestle, barring my way, flapping her arms at me like a farm wife trying to keep a goat out of the garden.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns