Barring Definition

bärĭng
preposition
Apart from the occurrence of; excepting.
Barring strong headwinds, the plane will arrive on schedule.
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Unless there should be; excepting.
Barring rain, we leave tonight.
Webster's New World

Unless something happens; excepting; in the absence of.

Barring any further red tape, we will finally be able to open the restaurant.
Barring any sudden storms, the plane should arrive on time.
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verb

Present participle of bar.

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noun

The exclusion of someone; blackballing.

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Other Word Forms of Barring

Noun

Singular:
barring
Plural:
barrings

Barring Sentence Examples

  • Barring her door, she then crossed to the spare bedchamber.

  • He took the stairs three at a time and strode into the chambers, barring the door behind him.

  • At least the offer was on the table, barring any anger he had at her slapping him today.

  • With renewed caution, the pair followed the chalk arrow, not the stones, expecting any minute to find someone barring their return.

  • Barring other injuries, a revived person usually returns to normal functions within a few hours of being revived.

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Words Starting With

BBABAR

Words Ending With

GNGING

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Words Starting With B and Ending With G

Starts With B & Ends With GStarts With BA & Ends With GStarts With B & Ends With NG

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With G