barrier
Example Sentences
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As costs rose, the nonprofit idea started to look more and more like a barrier to helping the company achieve its goals, since it limited its ability to raise money.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
"A lot of people don't take it seriously as a mental health condition and therefore I think that is a bit of a barrier for people getting help," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
The role typically requires a master’s degree and state license, which can create a higher barrier to entry, but also supports more stable demand.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
"Importantly, however, this approach is not limited to the blood-brain barrier but enables time-resolved tracking of diverse compounds and molecular targets across engineered tissue models, providing a powerful tool for biological engineering," Spitz adds.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
The evolving Indigenous alliance posed a serious barrier to the United States’ expansion.
From "An Indigenous People’s History of the United States" by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz
Vocabulary lists containing barrier
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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