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

A former state lawmaker questioned whether Mejia’s logos, corgi images and other graphics violate a law barring the use of city resources for election campaigns.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

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

From BBC • May 30, 2026

But O’Connor goes even further, barring RIH from “encouraging” individuals who are not currently part of the case to seek protection from these courts.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

A gigantic dragon was tethered to the ground in front of them, barring access to four or five of the deepest vaults in the place.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling