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Synonyms

barring

American  
[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /

preposition

  1. excepting; except for.

    Barring accidents, I'll be there.
barring British  
/ ˈbɑːrɪŋ /

preposition

  1. unless (something) occurs; except for

    barring rain, the match will be held tomorrow
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Etymology

Origin of barring

First recorded in 1475–85; bar 1 + -ing 2

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