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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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The showpiece match was briefly interrupted in the third frame when a female spectator jumped over the barrier on the front row.

From BBC • May 3, 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

With this self-formed beam, the team produced 3D images of the human blood-brain barrier at speeds about 25 times faster than the current gold-standard approach, while preserving similar image quality.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

We had—or rather Gretchen had—found a way to break down the communication barrier and interlock with another species.

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen




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