Synonyms

barring

American

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /

preposition

excepting; except for.

Barring accidents, I'll be there.

barring British

/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

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

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Now the law: The two sides agree the Founders had no problem barring intoxicated people from carrying guns.

From The Wall Street Journal

Details of the performance are being kept secret - with "closed door rehearsals" at Manchester's Co-Op Arena barring everyone but essential staff.

From BBC

Ealing Trailfinders, consistently the best team in the second tier, have failed to meet the existing standards - especially around stadium size - barring them from a play-off game against the top flight's bottom side.

From BBC

The agreement also includes an order barring Walmart from changing its initial offer of compensation for jobs, except under limited circumstances.

From BBC

District Judge Dolly M. Gee dismissed the criminal indictment with prejudice, barring the government from refiling the same charges.

From Los Angeles Times

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