the bar

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A black belt in taekwondo, the impressive Yanin sets the bar high in the opening scene, battling two goons who hoist her aloft in the splits.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Scanlon notes the bar for a further selloff in front-end rates is high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"Every weekend is different tracks and require different needs but I am just going to try to keep pushing, and keep raising the bar as much as possible."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

There’s no doubt, “Cars” lowered the bar for the studio.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Fleetwood stands, grumbling, and shuffles to the bar.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin