the bar
Example Sentences
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Current laws set the bar so high for involuntary hospitalization that a person in psychosis often has to be suicidal or homicidal before they can get the help they need.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
"I'd tell him, 'it's your round. Now let's go to the bar and buy me a drink!'"
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The Wall Street Journal had previously reported that the China Securities Regulatory Commission had held talks with investment banks and institutional investors about raising the bar for IPOs by humanoid robot companies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
Granted, the bar for Netflix movies has long since descended past Hell’s ninth circle, burrowing so low that it’s carved out a 10th reserved for the streamer’s original titles.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
I pocketed it and headed back to Charles at the bar.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
