barring

preposition

bar·ring | \ ˈbär-iŋ

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Definition of barring

: excluding by exception : excepting … they knew that, barring a miracle, they would never be able to save the large cash outlay required …— Warner Olivier

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No one, barring the magician himself, knows how the trick is done. we'll be there, barring rain or some other unexpected problem

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The first known use of barring was in the 15th century

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barring

preposition

English Language Learners Definition of barring

—used to say that something will happen unless something else happens

: other than (someone or something)

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barring

preposition

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Kids Definition of barring

: aside from the possibility of Barring an emergency, I'll be there.

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