barrier

Example Sentences

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times

To safeguard important nesting areas along the coast, signs and temporary rope barriers have been put up in key locations.

From BBC

Only rarely do they get through the barriers at the back of the nose and throat to invade the body and cause meningitis and sepsis.

From BBC

In addition, landfast ice acts as a natural barrier, reducing the impact of waves on the shoreline and allowing river water to spread farther offshore.

From Science Daily