barrier
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Its three dimensional structure creates a barrier that keeps insects from reaching the plants, while the layered material still allows sunlight, rain, and air to pass through.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 1, 2026
If every risk leads us to add another checkpoint, fence or barrier, we may gain a sense of control but lose the ability to create the kind of public togetherness that forms a bonded city.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Handyside acknowledges that cost is a major barrier - for women and men.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
North Carolina's famed Highway 12, which traces the razor-thin chain of barrier islands off its coast, was washed out this week, stranding some island residents from the mainland.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
And I stood there, my arms raised like a barrier, with my teeth bared and a ferocious expression on my face.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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Student success: Irwin wants to address barriers to student success and enrollment by doing more to demonstrate how a community college education can give them the tools necessary to succeed in their chosen career.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Additional research highlighted systemic barriers experienced by women coaches, including bullying, harassment and unequal opportunities.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Heading into talks early Wednesday, Polish Finance Minister Andrzej Domanski urged for a lowering of trade barriers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026
“If we can really provide reliable, affordable and convenient public charging, I think there’s an opportunity to really start to unlock the barriers fully for people to adopt EVs.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
That meant removing any barriers and using any psychological tools at his disposal, such as using nicknames to create a sense of friendship.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
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