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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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For this tournament to be considered a success, El Tri must break the quarterfinal barrier.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

This can lead to "retinol burn" where their protective skin barrier gets damaged.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Still, Netflix has routinely had the best customer-retention rates among its competitors, according to data firm Antenna, suggesting its cost is not a major barrier to keeping subscribers.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

One reason is the body’s protective blood-brain barrier, which blocks 99% of a dose from reaching the brain.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

I would think of Haarlem, each substantial church set behind its wrought-iron fence and its barrier of doctrine.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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