barrier
Example Sentences
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To investigate further, researchers focused on glucosamine because it is a naturally occurring sugar-related molecule that can cross the blood-brain barrier.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
I had a late start, and by the time I reached the fence, the ball bounced off my glove and over the barrier for a grand-slam home run.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
But the physical barrier won't be enough to curb clandestine activities, Scott said.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
"Your skin barrier - which keeps toxins out and keeps moisture in - is beautifully preserved… That's youth, that's the beauty of skin."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
I hefted my backpack onto the table, creating a barrier between myself and the rest of the world.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
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