Etymology
Origin of barred
Example Sentences
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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
In the northern district of California, Judge Rita Lin granted Anthropic's request for a preliminary injunction in its suit against the government, freezing a presidential order that barred all federal agencies from using Anthropic technology.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Yet he was barred from suing, because he previously was given a $304 fine and probation for breaking the same city law.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026
Last year, Australia barred children under 16 years old from having social media accounts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 21, 2026
He placed restrictions on what he would eat, created a list of potential visitors who’d be allowed to see him and another list of those who’d be summarily barred from entering his room.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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