had barred
- past perfect of bar.
Example Sentences
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An unsigned order lifted a lower court decision that had barred Alabama officials from using the map for the 2026 midterm elections.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
But a previous court order had barred the US from sending Mr Abrego Garcia to the country.
From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2025
He’s already instituted one meaningful change in allowing photos and videos to be taken at practices after his predecessor had barred that custom.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2025
Supreme Court in May 2018 struck down a federal law that had barred betting on football, basketball, baseball and other sports in most states.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 3, 2024
The loss of my job did not evoke in me any hostility toward the system of rules that had barred my first grasp at the material foundations of American life.
From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright
