bar

Example Sentences

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“The bar for us in a quality equity strategy is to not take fliers on entrepreneurs in a garage on Sand Hill Road,” Hanson said, referring to Silicon Valley’s so-called Wall Street of the West.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

"The Vale players came in and it was so busy that they went behind the bar and started serving customers."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Federal regulations bar airlines from retroactively charging customers a new or increased fuel surcharge once they have already paid for their flight.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

A small, makeshift rink sectioned off by barricades was stationed in the corner, and the glam bar was closed down by the second day of the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The rest of us lounge on the beach, have boogie board competitions, and sip on frothy drinks from the pool bar.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller