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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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These mice also show increased oxidative stress, DNA damage and weakened blood-brain barrier integrity -- all features commonly associated with Alzheimer's disease, says Paul, the study's corresponding author.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

But language has never been a barrier for their global fandom.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"Even during our religious holidays, even on Good Friday, jets fly over us and break the sound barrier just to scare us," al-Jamal said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

And sometimes you break a barrier that no one knew existed, and then everything you knew before crossing the line is gone.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu




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