- present tense form of bar (3rd person singular).
bars
Example Sentences
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"Group boycotts among commercial competitors can violate the Sherman Act," a DoJ spokesperson said, referring to the federal law that bars companies from engaging in monopolistic business practices.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
The reality of life behind the bars of Scotland's infamous prison.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
At the trial—held ahead of the first official games, which will take place in New York in November—competitors chatted excitedly while snacking on bananas and protein bars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
Lesbian bars, and bars that cater to queer women, are few and far between.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
I eat granola bars and play video games in bed for the rest of the day.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
