barring

Example Sentences

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Yet barring a massive flareup in violence in the Middle East and another spike in oil prices, the latest bout of inflation is unlikely to get much worse.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He also fiercely criticized Raman for opposing a law barring homeless encampments next to schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

His barring from the UK led to a series of cancellations elsewhere.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Beijing has in response sought to bolster its self-reliance, pouring resources into promoting its domestic industry and reportedly barring firms from buying Nvidia chips.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Many participles have turned into prepositions, such as according, allowing, barring, concerning, considering, excepting, excluding, failing, following, given, granted, including, owing, regarding, and respecting, and they don’t need subjects at all.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker