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barrier

[bar-ee-er] / ˈbær i ər /




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It would break the 10000 point barrier less than two years later.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

To investigate further, researchers focused on glucosamine because it is a naturally occurring sugar-related molecule that can cross the blood-brain barrier.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

"We'll have the entire system to include a secondary barrier in places we need it -- the water barrier and the Rio Grande River -- and the technology," Scott said.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

This can lead to "retinol burn" where their protective skin barrier gets damaged.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“Nathan,” Wind Being said, “this ice barrier was created by Mother Water Monster to prevent passage between the worlds. You’ll have to sing for us to pass.”

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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