as in fences
a physical object that blocks the way
there was a big barrier plastered with signs saying "Keep Out" around the trash compactor
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Recent Examples of barriers
For communities of color, particularly students from HBCUs, the barriers to entry in tech and cybersecurity are often compounded by a lack of resources and exposure.
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Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The structure reopened on Monday after the installation of floor-to-ceiling steel mesh barriers in its upper level sections.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
This did not prompt the installation of barriers.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Businesses will be able to monitor AI behavior more transparently, addressing barriers to adoption, especially in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Despite these barriers though, the survey also found that 93% of brand leaders are optimistic about the future growth of women’s sports, and almost every brand that is currently spending in women’s sports anticipates increasing in their investments over the next five years.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Those barriers to coverage are limiting access to newer forms of birth control that are more effective and have fewer side effects, the advocates say.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Those who experience issues or barriers negotiating this process with employers are encouraged to reach out to the DWD and file a Labor Standards Complaint to protect their right to vote.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Our work with the Global Commitment has identified key barriers to scaling those solutions, pointing to where global policy is crucial.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
Tony Bradley, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The structure reopened on Monday after the installation of floor-to-ceiling steel mesh barriers in its upper level sections.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
This did not prompt the installation of barriers.
—Karen K. Ho, ARTnews.com, 21 Oct. 2024
Businesses will be able to monitor AI behavior more transparently, addressing barriers to adoption, especially in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Despite these barriers though, the survey also found that 93% of brand leaders are optimistic about the future growth of women’s sports, and almost every brand that is currently spending in women’s sports anticipates increasing in their investments over the next five years.
—Caroline Fitzgerald, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Those barriers to coverage are limiting access to newer forms of birth control that are more effective and have fewer side effects, the advocates say.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
Those who experience issues or barriers negotiating this process with employers are encouraged to reach out to the DWD and file a Labor Standards Complaint to protect their right to vote.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 21 Oct. 2024
Our work with the Global Commitment has identified key barriers to scaling those solutions, pointing to where global policy is crucial.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Barriers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barriers. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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