barrier
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It produces claudin-4, a protein that helps neighboring cells form tight junctions, the seals that limit the movement of substances between cells and help maintain the intestinal barrier.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
That first name, his mother’s maiden name, is a barrier to easy pronunciation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026
"There was a clear breach of security protocol as the prisoners managed to pass through a three-tier barrier manned by security personnel," he said.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Arnold Schwarzenegger, said affordability is “probably going to be the single biggest barrier to getting to the next level.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
Taran slid cautiously past the barrier; Eilonwy followed.
From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander
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He and business partner Brenton Reger are designing new barriers, bracing for the brunt of El Niño.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
"It break down barriers, it helps people build friendships."
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026
That’s what happens when a subject is obscured by layers of semi-permeable barriers of their own making: Eventually, the image distorts.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
Together, these problems cause the battery to deteriorate more quickly, making limited lifespan one of the biggest barriers to bringing anode-free batteries into widespread commercial use.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
As we’re dusting off our clothes, I notice a small depression past the orange barriers, at the fence line.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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