Sentence examples for barred against from inspiring English sources

Stepping indoors, where the shutters were barred against the blazing day, she was blind at first in the shadows.

Who is this man with the mysteriously shifting accent who shuttles to and forth between the hotel barred against possible "revolution" and the foggy underworld outside?

In Mesopotamian traditions, hell is described as a distant land of no return, a house of dust where the dead dwell without distinction of rank or merit, and a sealed fortress, typically of seven gates, barred against invasion or escape.

The protesters had been barred "against the backdrop of the tension and general public atmosphere, as well as the fear that granting the infiltrators access will cause provocations in the parliament", the speaker's office said.

Signature gatherers may not offer gifts or promise benefits to persuade parents to sign a petition, and harassment and intimidation are barred against parents, students and staff.

With Thessalonica barred against him, his supply lines to Thrace cut, and desertions having reduced his army to 2,000 men, of whom half belonged to Hrelja, Kantakouzenos was forced to withdraw north to Serbia, where he hoped to secure the aid of Stephen Dushan.

Another barred discrimination against school staff and students on the basis of sexual orientation.

He demanded that Bush fight an all out, no holds barred war against terrorism.

Four players were barred from playing against Belarus.

Two jurisdictions in North Carolina -- Greensboro and Orange County -- had ordinances in place that barred job discrimination against vets.

Make sure that the legislation has not barred taking action against the public servant.