barrier
Example Sentences
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For decades, this thermal barrier has been one of the toughest challenges in engineering.
From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026
Richards believes the language barrier, which once sent her to Korea, will become less of an issue the more people embrace it.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
But calling logistics “boring” understates the real barrier to scale.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
The difference between $3.98 per gallon and $4.02 per gallon is minimal in practice, but the jump is a bit of a psychological barrier for consumers that could weigh on optimism and spending.
From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026
Someone had put down a thick barrier of salt just inside the door.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
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