barricade

Example Sentences

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When it appeared that rioters might breach the chamber, Mullin helped barricade the door.

From Slate • Mar. 5, 2026

She later accused him of adultery again leading to Kimberley trying to barricade herself in a room.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Behind a barricade and large banner saying "Milan Fashion Week Go Fur-Free", activists with a megaphone yelled "Shame on you for what you do!" as Armani guests left the show.

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

Cambodian Kim Ren said her house in Chouk Chey used to stand on what is now the Thai side of the barricade, and was bulldozed by Bangkok's forces after a ceasefire agreement in December.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

What we have to do now is find out whether Sleegers can be trusted, whether the dogs will bark if they hear someone behind the door, how to make the barricade, afl sorts of things.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank