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Paywall

/ˈpeɪwɔːl/
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(noun) A system that restricts access to content with a purchase or a paid subscription.

I can't read the article because of the paywall.
We've introduced a paywall.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The newspaper moved its content behind a ____, requiring readers to subscribe for full access.

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