barrier

Example Sentences

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Sal gives the others some kind of signal and they get off their bikes, leaving them on the ground almost forming a barrier round us.

From Literature

Overcoming the piddly obstacle of the class barrier supposedly dividing Benedict and Sophie was less of a question than a matter of which divine device would be manufactured to smooth their way to the altar.

From Salon

The constant transfer of human beings creates further barriers between them and their belongings.

From Salon

It said some members of the public had "moved the concrete barriers and signage and have continued to use the road", urging people "not to ignore the closure".

From BBC

“Together we have more reach and we have more resources and we can be a powerful voice” for people facing cost and access barriers to healthcare, Hagan said.

From The Wall Street Journal