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barring

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /


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But "I cannot find any proper justification for" barring girls from secondary education, he said.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

In its latest effort to protect human creators from the flood of synthetic music, Spotify will soon require AI-generated identities to carry an “AI Persona” label while barring their tracks from users’ algorithmic mixes.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

Frequently, when states pass laws barring transgender athletes from competition, the result can feel overwhelmingly personal to those affected, since the number of people excluded in a given state can be counted on your fingers.

From Salon Aug. 9, 2026

Based on these assets and income sources, I believe we should have enough to live comfortably, barring any significant unforeseen medical expenses later in life.

From MarketWatch Aug. 8, 2026

I ran mindlessly toward the cabin door only to find Alice’s mother there barring my way.

From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler




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