- present participle of bar.
barring
Example Sentences
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Apple said it was seeking damages and an injunction barring OpenAI from using its confidential information, calling the lawsuit necessary after OpenAI failed to respond to concerns the company raised in February.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The foul came with a one-game suspension, barring Balogun from playing against Belgium tonight at 8 Eastern.
From Slate ● Jul. 6, 2026
The red card on the field, however, remains the final word barring any extra games added to Balogun’s suspension.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But on 10 June, a Utah judge issued a temporary injunction barring Schneider from posting about the dispute anymore.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
Scythe Curie, however, stood in the doorway, barring his way.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
