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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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But the physical barrier won't be enough to curb clandestine activities, Scott said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

I had a late start, and by the time I reached the fence, the ball bounced off my glove and over the barrier for a grand-slam home run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Difficulty in communicating is often a key barrier to people securing interviews and jobs.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

For this tournament to be considered a success, El Tri must break the quarterfinal barrier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

Sal gives the others some kind of signal and they get off their bikes, leaving them on the ground almost forming a barrier round us.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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