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as in beam
a straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide all of the prison's windows are partially covered with steel bars

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as in streak
a line or long narrow section differing in color from the background the cat had a bar of white down her throat

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as in mound
a pile or ridge of granular matter (as sand or snow) more than one boater has run aground on that treacherous bar of sand in the river

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as in tribunal
an assembly of persons for the administration of justice rather than try and convict the alleged murderer in the mass media, let justice be done at the bar

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as in standard
something set up as an example against which others of the same type are compared we need to raise the bar for what is acceptable behavior in this situation

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verb

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as in to streak
to make stripes on barred the fence with white strips

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as in to guard
to disallow entry into (a place) by means of a physical barrier at the entry point the bikeway was barred by a huge fallen tree

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Recent Examples of bar
Noun
The iconic bar, birthplace of the boozy Singapore Sling, tends to hog the cocktail spotlight. Adam Erace, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2025 Access to the building’s amenities includes a rooftop pool and bar, a fitness center, a meditation studio, and concierge services. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 16 May 2025
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The court did not say that Congress or local governments cannot bar partisan gerrymandering or that an assertion of partisan gerrymandering protects from racial discrimination claims like those brought under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 May 2025 California has statewide policies that generally bar local authorities from honoring those detainer requests. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bar
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  • Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
  • Let There Be Light – Students explored the properties of light: how a light bulb contains a rainbow of colors, what happens when a beam of laser light is trapped in water, and more.
    Larry D. Urish, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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  • With the Yankees coming to town and Max Fried on the mound on Friday, that streak appears to be ending, with the odds showing Game 1 of the series as a pick ’em.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 30 May 2025
  • The streak of good results appears to be continuing for Ben Griffin, who leads the Memorial Tournament after the first round with a score of 7-under.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 May 2025
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  • The rule, adopted before the 2020 season but not implemented until this year due to the upheavals caused by the coronavirus pandemic, states that a team cannot use a position player on the mound unless there is a difference of six or more runs between the two teams.
    Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
  • If all turns out well, Kirby is scheduled to be back on the mound on Sunday, June 8 against the Los Angeles Angels.
    Sean Neumann, People.com, 4 June 2025
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  • Other ketamine clinics nearby include Zen Integrative Care, where people can get infusions a few floors above an Irish pub (not so serene, maybe), and Ketamine Infusion + Holistic, which is located in the same building as at least three dental offices and a dermatologist.
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 2 June 2025
  • Turkey Red is a casual eatery with sustainable Mediterranean menu and baked goods, while Palmer Alehouse is a popular neighborhood family-friendly pub offering a wide selection of local craft beers.
    Brandon Withrow, Travel + Leisure, 1 June 2025
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  • In 2004, Kehoe was selected to lead a team of lawyers and investigators who advised a special tribunal that prosecuted former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein for crimes against humanity.
    Dan Sullivan, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2025
  • The three-strong tribunal of former Supreme Court judges Lords Mance and Neuberger and leading international arbitrator Michael Crane was asked to rule on two disputes.
    Rob Tanner, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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  • The Times spoke to both sides, as well as multiple experts to better understand the high-stakes litigation, which faces obstacles but could shake up California’s home insurance industry.
    Laurence Darmiento, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
  • Kennedy’s announcement does not broadly address healthy adults, but under the new FDA framework, healthy adults who wish to receive the fall COVID-19 vaccine will likely face obstacles.
    Libby Richards, The Conversation, 29 May 2025
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  • Interestingly, there’s an international standard for PIN code management in financial services, ISO 9564-1, and this allows for PINs of up to 12 digits.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
  • In December, new rules from the Department of Transportation came into effect requiring airlines to have stricter standards for accommodating passengers with wheelchairs, as well as requiring airlines to compensate travelers for any damage to their wheelchairs.
    Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2025
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  • Words like social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been all but banned at most Fortune 500 companies.
    Jennifer Lotito, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Technology The Big Story What to know about the GOP push to ban state AI laws House Republicans pushed forward last week with a bid to ban state regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), sparking debate among the tech community and lawmakers over its implications for the emerging tech.
    Julia Shapero, The Hill, 27 May 2025

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“Bar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bar. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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