barriers

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Lacy was on her way to winning the 300 hurdles but stumbled over the last two barriers to finish third in 46.21 and failed to qualify for Masters.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Scientists refer to these areas as "barriers," but until now, their exact role remained unclear.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

The EU has long relied upon subsidies and redistribution to assuage the impact from disruptions caused by reducing internal trade barriers, as well as to help integrate poorer nations as the bloc has expanded east.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

The project takes place at the Black Mountain Shared Space building and is funded by the International Fund for Ireland's peace barriers programme.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Thus, geographic and ecological barriers to diffusion of technology were less severe in Eurasia than in other continents.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond