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"That is the bar we have set for ourselves. Hopefully we can make it loud - three-stand loud."

From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026

Archer's return means the 50-over squad is close to full strength, bar the absence of wicketkeeper Jos Buttler who is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines following hamstring surgery.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

For now, however, the bar for that looks high, Munnelly said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Plus, the money saved on food can be redirected toward an open bar — which we all know is the real reason people go to weddings.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026

I was barely awake yet, but Mom handed me a granola bar, shoved me into the Prius, and ten minutes later, she was dumping me off at the Welcome Cabin again.

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth

In the clip, Collison and the Meta dudes are sharing a booth in what looks like one of those airport bars that opens at 6 a.m.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

"Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act," a DoJ spokesperson said, referring to the federal law that bars companies from engaging in monopolistic business practices.

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

At the trial—held ahead of the first official games, which will take place in New York in November—competitors chatted excitedly while snacking on bananas and protein bars.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

She smelled several bars of soap, sidestepped a display overflowing with bouncing balls, and examined some dangling spider plants before she found the shelf with cornmeal.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn

Deller will be added to the College of Policing's barred list, meaning he will not be able to serve in policing again.

From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026

Supreme Court has repeatedly turned down appeals contending such executions amount to “cruel and unusual punishment,” which is barred under U.S. law.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026

Zhao and his immediate family members will be barred from entering the United States as a result, Washington said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

The United States has barred a Fiji-based man working for the Chinese state over alleged bribes to local officials, the State Department said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 7, 2026

There sat many men in bright mail, who sprang at once to their feet and barred the way with spears.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

At the moment you bought the bond, you knew your return would be 5.6% over the 30 years, barring a default.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 6, 2026

She’s Alive fired Seaver and his security firm last week, barring him and his employees from entering any of Parton’s properties, according to court papers filed by the company.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Nearly everyone standing behind the podium, barring a city council member or two, held a similar picture.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

He conceded that the move would require Congress to change the law barring living persons from appearing on currency.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

It stood barring his way with its arms stretched wide as if to embrace him.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques