barrier
Example Sentences
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Turns out, it wasn’t a language barrier, it was a sound barrier.
From Los Angeles Times
In a new era of heightened trade barriers, he added, “If all these economies and markets are less hooked together than they used to be, then there are greater benefits in diversification.”
"There are no barriers to entry -- the thing I hate the most," added Hearn, whose Matchroom Sport company has been instrumental in helping to grow the game over a number of years.
From Barron's
The optimized catalyst also lowers the energy barrier for key reaction steps, allowing the process to proceed more efficiently.
From Science Daily
"There are practical barriers for example transport and support hours, but the main thing is relationships aren't prioritised in social care," she said.
From BBC
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