barrier
Example Sentences
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If only ticket prices weren’t such a barrier to true democratic access.
From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026
As well as being a beautiful place to visit, forests can help prevent soil erosion and flooding by providing a natural barrier in the landscape.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
As costs rose, the nonprofit idea started to look more and more like a barrier to helping the company achieve its goals, since it limited its ability to raise money.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
The role typically requires a master’s degree and state license, which can create a higher barrier to entry, but also supports more stable demand.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
The barrier is clear in principle, although there are inevitable ambiguities in practice.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing barrier
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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