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Discover LudwigThe phrase "an barrier" is not correct in written English.
The correct article to use before "barrier" is "a" because "barrier" begins with a consonant sound.
Example: "There is a barrier preventing us from entering the restricted area."
Alternatives: "a hurdle" or "an obstacle".
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Based on the geographic distribution of haplotypes we propose (i) a central role for western Amazonia in tapir diversification, with a key role of the ecological gradient along the transition between Andean subcloud forests and Amazon lowland forest, and (ii) that the Amazon river acted as an barrier to gene flow.
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Responses included somewhat of a barrier or a strong barrier (excluded not a barrier).
"The name can be a barrier in a Christian society.
Distrust is also a barrier to a closer relationship.
Haven't they been a barrier, in a way?
Being an Indian was also a barrier.
A white square imitated a barrier object.
Drag a heavy mannequin around a barrier.
I see that as a barrier to social progress and a barrier to social cohesion.
A barrier has been irrevocably breached: a barrier against the world outside.
It's a barrier".
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