barrier

Example Sentences

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But calling logistics “boring” understates the real barrier to scale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The difference between $3.98 per gallon and $4.02 per gallon is minimal in practice, but the jump is a bit of a psychological barrier for consumers that could weigh on optimism and spending.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

While Oracle’s pivot to infrastructure-as-a-service will carry lower margins than the company’s software-as-a-service business, Moerdler noted that Oracle’s differentiated hardware capabilities can create a barrier to entry.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

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 • Mar. 28, 2026

Taran slid cautiously past the barrier; Eilonwy followed.

From "The Book of Three" by Lloyd Alexander