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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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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 main living space opens up directly to the backyard courtesy of the glass walls that slide open to break the barrier between the indoor and outdoor areas.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

Part of the appeal is the low entry barrier.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026

The language barrier remains a hurdle for many, but with artists such as Rosalía also selling out arenas, is there a ceiling to the rise of Spanish-language music in the UK?

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

In order to break through the communication barrier and begin peace negotiations with the Nhambiquara, Rondon set up a phonograph and played records.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple




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