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

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

Haas later said he was doing 191mph when he lost control and hit the barrier having lost almost no speed.

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

It used to be known that the Bruins’ academic requirements were a significant barrier to many high school players.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

As if it had somehow sensed there was one less barrier.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi