barrier
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The former social mobility minister said she believed not having the right accent was still too often a barrier to progress, adding: "A regional accent must never be seen as a badge of shame."
From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026
The $4-a-gallon threshold is seen as psychological barrier that can make drivers feel less optimistic about the economy and more worried about their own finances.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
In France, youth sports are heavily subsidized by local municipalities and community groups, substantially lowering the barrier for entry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026
High ammonia levels damage the lining of the digestive tract, weakening the intestinal barrier.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Nurse Beverly sprang out of the closet crying, “Max! Max—are you okay?” just ahead of the metal barrier covering over the closet door, too.
From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
What does it mean for you to be breaking down barriers for reggaeton Mexa?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
The effort faces formidable cultural and bureaucratic barriers, including opposition from a cross-party coalition of Christian churches and trade unionists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
However, the rapid arrival of Kimi K3 suggests Chinese firms are successfully bypassing these regulatory barriers and advancing independently despite US restrictions on hardware sales.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
These populations are more likely to suffer from chronic diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure and obesity, and face socioeconomic barriers like lower educational attainment and less access to quality healthcare.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
For so long, I had kept up my barriers.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing barrier
Declaration of the Rights of Woman (1791)
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