barrier

Example Sentences

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But calling logistics “boring” understates the real barrier to scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Many Americans now see the cost of college as a major barrier to enrolling, especially if they also need to work to support themselves while attending school.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

This area is separated from the rest of the cell by an actin-myosin condensate barrier, which acts like a physical boundary and directs proteins to the advancing edge.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

It used to be known that the Bruins’ academic requirements were a significant barrier to many high school players.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

Two njuzu girls were weaving around the thorn barrier, looking for a way up.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer