Etymology
Origin of barred
Example Sentences
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By analyzing its light, researchers were able to determine its place in cosmic history and narrow down when barred structures may have first formed in the universe.
From Science Daily
If the Treasury proposal is finalized, U.S. financial institutions will be barred from opening or maintaining a correspondent account for MBaer.
From MarketWatch
Ida dragged me through a small corridor leading to another room, but Hadel barred the doorway with her walking stick.
From Literature
FBI directors are barred from flying commercial airlines due to security, and personal jet use has come under scrutiny under multiple administrations, both Republican and Democratic.
From BBC
“We do not decide whether all of Konan’s claims are barred.”
From Los Angeles Times
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