barring

[bahr-ing]

preposition

1. excepting; except for.

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

barring

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

1. unless (something) occurs; except for

   barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

Word History and Origins

Origin of barring¹

First recorded in 1475–85; bar ¹ + -ing ²

Example Sentences

The circuit is also now set to review a September decision barring federalized troops in California from aiding in civilian law enforcement, as well as Immergut’s temporary restraining order blocking the deployment over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

The court orders issued Monday declined to hear Maxwell's appeal, which means her 20-year sentence will remain in place barring a presidential pardon.

From BBC

The investigation found that she truthfully believed the residential cruise was going to sail, but she agreed to sign a compliance order barring her from promoting such travel services in the future.

From BBC

“This report shows that Pathways is incredibly effective at barring working people from health coverage and making corporate consultants richer.”

From Salon

The group did not determine a causal relationship between the drug and autism, or suggest barring the drug altogether, she said.

From Los Angeles Times