- present participle of bar.
barring
Example Sentences
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Australia implemented legislation barring children from social media platforms in December, part of a world-first crackdown designed to protect children from online bullying and "predatory algorithms".
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
Iranian bank employees in the old town location said they haven’t received a notice to close and that barring one they will continue to operate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
Australia implemented legislation barring children from social media platforms in December, with the UK, France and others following suit.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
Goldman expects that the Fed will stand pat — barring any dramatic data.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Standard height, fluffy black-and-white plumage with distinctive barring, yellow featherless legs and feet.
From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones
