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barring

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /


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Beijing has in response sought to bolster its self-reliance, pouring resources into promoting its domestic industry and reportedly barring firms from buying Nvidia chips.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But O’Connor goes even further, barring RIH from “encouraging” individuals who are not currently part of the case to seek protection from these courts.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

"For six years, barring school, I barely left the house. Now I'm picking up a Bafta," he told the audience.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The next day, National League president Chub Feeney ordered Turner to cede his post, citing a little-known rule barring managers from holding stock in their team.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Standard height, fluffy black-and-white plumage with distinctive barring, yellow featherless legs and feet.

From "Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer" by Kelly Jones




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