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barring

[ bahr-ing ]

preposition

  1. excepting; except for:

    Barring accidents, I'll be there.



barring

/ ˈɑːɪŋ /

preposition

  1. unless (something) occurs; except for

    barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of barring1

First recorded in 1475–85; bar 1 + -ing 2
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Leeds will be crowned champions if they match Burnley's result, barring the unlikely scenario in which both sides win and the Clarets overhaul a 13-goal margin on goal difference.

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A judge on Thursday sided with San Francisco and other cities in barring the Trump administration from denying or conditioning the use of federal funds to ‘sanctuary’ jurisdictions.

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The looming question, Schiff said, is how the country will respond if the Trump administration defies another Supreme Court order temporarily barring deportations under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798.

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Not only that but, barring a huge turnaround in the final few weeks, they will be the two lowest ever points totals for three relegated teams.

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They will win the title with victories over Bristol City and Plymouth Argyle in their final two matches, barring a mathematical miracle goal difference swing from Burnley.

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