- present tense form of bar (3rd person singular).
bars
Example Sentences
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The workers, who included an 18-year-old student working a summer job who first noticed the gold, dutifully contacted their employers and the police to report the find, which included Victorian-era golden coins and gold bars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
I see neighborhood wine bars packed over one bottle, sold-out tastings and cocktail bars where people wait an hour for a seat.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
They also say that New York’s double jeopardy statute bars the state charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Before Friday's release, Foro Penal said more than 350 political prisoners remained behind bars.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
Then Mrs. Maroney would return to my aunt’s side for more stories about a beloved behind bars.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
