barring

American  

[bahr-ing] / ˈbɑr ɪŋ /

preposition

1. excepting; except for.

   Barring accidents, I'll be there.

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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

Example Sentences

Even France has allowed U.S. aircraft presence on French bases for missions supporting Gulf partners, while barring those planes from taking part in strikes on Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The CTAs have sold so much there’s not much left to sell — they’re short $18.4 billion worth of U.S. equities — barring a major shock.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Department of Transportation mandated that air traffic controllers rely on radar to manage aircraft flight paths, barring them from instructing pilots to avoid aircraft based on sight.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Transit passage rights through straits remain applicable during armed conflicts and suspending commercial navigation through Hormuz "cannot be lawful" barring exceptional circumstances, he added.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Before them rose Bree-hill barring the way, a dark mass against misty stars; and under its western flank nestled a large village.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien