barring

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Iranian officials said the 60-day talks would aim at lifting sanctions that have crippled Tehran’s economy by blocking purchases of its oil and barring most international banks from doing business with the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

Yet barring a massive flareup in violence in the Middle East and another spike in oil prices, the latest bout of inflation is unlikely to get much worse.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

He also fiercely criticized Raman for opposing a law barring homeless encampments next to schools.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

His barring from the UK led to a series of cancellations elsewhere.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“May I, Father?” he asked, and without waiting for permission, he placed the wood in its braces, barring the door behind them.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz