Etymology
Origin of barred
Example Sentences
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Soleimani Afshar’s husband was also barred from entering the country.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026
The 31-year-old “19 Kids and Counting” alumnus posted a $600,000 bond Tuesday and was flying home, where on judge’s orders he will be barred from contact with anyone younger than 18.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Insurers are legally barred from paying claims linked to sanctioned individuals or companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Cooke himself was accused of corruption and at one point barred from government work.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
Employers in a growing number of professions are barred by state licensing agencies from hiring people with a wide range of criminal convictions, even convictions unrelated to the job or license sought.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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