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barring

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /


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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

In Mauritius, L'Express newspaper reported on Monday that the island nation was also barring foreign travellers from the three countries.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 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

“Christ—and they told me to keep away from Kansas! Never set my pretty foot here again. As though they were barring me from heaven. And just look at it. Just feast your eyes.”

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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