barrier

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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

She says these quick trips are a “low barrier to entry” to international travel because you only have to plan an itinerary for one or two days.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

While Oracle’s pivot to infrastructure-as-a-service will carry lower margins than the company’s software-as-a-service business, Moerdler noted that Oracle’s differentiated hardware capabilities can create a barrier to entry.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

According to the union, 86% of teachers responding said insufficient staff was a barrier to inclusion, followed by 73% who identified workload as a barrier.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

I slept in just my shorts, wrapped up under the stiff blankets, surrounded by a barrier of dense pillows.

From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline