barrier
Example Sentences
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The legal barrier Exxon faced was that it wasn’t clear that the 1996 statute allowed a plaintiff to sue companies like Cimex, since government-affiliated entities are generally protected by sovereign immunity.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
That vocal style is worth mentioning because it’ll be a barrier for some listeners.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
"Record numbers of adults and children are active, and cost should never be a barrier," says Simon Hayes, chief executive of Sport England, which is responsible for growing participation in grassroots sport.
From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026
Pricey insurance premiums are also a barrier for aspiring home buyers, who must also consider elevated home prices, mortgage rates above 6%, and increasing property taxes when budgeting the cost of homeownership.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
It wasn’t until the class erupted in applause that the sound barrier was broken.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
Vocabulary lists containing barrier
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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