barrier
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We might have been able to move past the language barrier if Mr. Hernández and Ms. Aikens conveyed the powerful emotion of their words with the requisite ardency.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
To investigate further, researchers focused on glucosamine because it is a naturally occurring sugar-related molecule that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
High rocket-launch costs have historically been the key barrier to entry, and SpaceX has led the effort to make it cheaper to get into orbit with its Falcon 9.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026
Difficulty in communicating is often a key barrier to people securing interviews and jobs.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
He turned away while the girl stood looking curiously at the barrier.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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