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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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Edison explained structure brushing in an article last year, describing how it cleared all vegetation around certain equipment, creating a 10-foot barrier to reduce the fire risk.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 20, 2026

“I don’t want to break the sound barrier, but you know, it’s nice when you’re trying to get on the highway quickly,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

The brain has its own specialized immune cells, along with the blood-brain barrier, which restricts many substances and cells from entering brain tissue.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

National Highways said there was significant damage to the road surface and crash barrier following the fire and oil spillage from the burnt out vehicle.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

She began to plan all sorts of refinements: upper platforms to store food, a rope ladder, a barrier of thornbushes, a thatched roof to keep out rain.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer

Following the report by the ombudsman, NHS England said it was "completely unacceptable for those who are deaf or have visual loss to face barriers to accessing or understanding the healthcare they need".

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

While European companies are investing heavily in AI, barriers in the eurozone are hindering them from scaling up their operations, she said.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Abdellah Mustafa, who runs a neighborhood association in an Arab-dominated area of Ceuta, has set up a small camp for women, protected by 5-meter-high barriers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

Forest Service, said this week that repealing the rule would give local agencies more authority over land management issues and help reduce barriers to wildfire risk reduction.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

I spot a handful of thin trees decorating the land inside the barriers.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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