barrier
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"In communities the length and breadth of our nation, we are hearing the same story - people saving what they can but finding that the cost of a deposit is simply too great a barrier."
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The simulations showed that Jupiter acted as a stronger barrier for larger and sturdier particles than for smaller dust grains.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Most importantly, “the yield and cost will also be another barrier for adoption if not engineered properly.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
In mouse studies, the compound successfully crossed the blood-brain barrier and influenced neuroinflammatory pathways linked to Alzheimer's disease.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
The hideous blue monster we saw earlier is right by the force field now, banging its head against the energy barrier in front of it.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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