barring

American  

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /

preposition

1. excepting; except for.

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

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barring British  

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

1. unless (something) occurs; except for

   barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

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Etymology

Origin of barring

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

Example Sentences

Transit passage rights through straits remain applicable during armed conflicts and suspending commercial navigation through Hormuz "cannot be lawful" barring exceptional circumstances, he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

That led to the Department of Defense designating Anthropic as a supply chain risk and barring the use of its tools at the Pentagon, following a six-month phase-out.

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2026

Lawmakers have already banned usage for children under age 16 in Australia, and France has passed a bill barring usage for those under age 15.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

Any major influx of Cuban-American capital would require the U.S. to lift current sanctions barring Americans from most business dealings with Cuba.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

It was a week’s journey from Rook Hill to the Royal City, barring any mishaps.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo