Sentence examples for were a barrier from inspiring English sources
Amtrak modernized its IT systems after discovering that its old mainframe systems were a barrier to partnering with third-party travel sites.
It found that victim-blaming was rampant, and deeply entrenched community attitudes were a barrier to reducing family and domestic violence.
They were not as loyal to Saddam as they should have been, since no system is hermetic, but they were a barrier to contact.
There was a nice solidity to the rain's pounding on the roof, as if the noise were a barrier that nothing could enter, a stay against the looming night.
Eddie could be doing the same for Dolly, drawing her head into his chest, as if he were a barrier and nothing was actually happening on the other side of it.
Concerned that down payments were a barrier, Mr. Bush persuaded Congress to spend up to $200 million a year to help first-time buyers with down payments and closing costs.
Socioeconomic status is a barrier.
Should there be a barrier?
