barrier
Example Sentences
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Porlock historian Jeff Cox, who is putting on the exhibition, said Porlock Weir is the longest natural barrier of its kind in the whole of the west coast of Britain.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
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
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
The researchers then applied the technique to image the human blood-brain barrier, a dense layer of cells that shields the brain from harmful substances but also blocks many drugs.
From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026
I pretend out loud that I’ve built him a majestic castle, describing every brick and barrier and weapon that will protect him from the monsters outside.
From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle
Vocabulary lists containing barrier
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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