barrier
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Both the bus driver and the guard responsible for lowering the barrier - which is done manually - have also been charged, police said.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The gene activity changes pointed toward increased keratinization and cornification, processes that help form the skin's protective outer barrier against environmental damage.
From Science Daily • May 18, 2026
Under healthy conditions, the blood-brain barrier helps clear waste products from the brain while blocking harmful substances such as toxins and pathogens.
From Science Daily • May 17, 2026
The adventurous nature of such sailings and the activities they provide can be riskier than a more traditional cruise and a barrier for people with certain physical limitations.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
After that, Nhamo reinforced the thorn-bush barrier around her trees and added a coat of birdlime to the bark.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
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