roadblock
Example Sentences
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That might be a better longer-term option for the tech giant, but it also creates a roadblock to converting revenue into profit over the near term.
From Barron's
Talks for a deal between India and the EU started in 2007 but stalled in 2013 over roadblocks in market access and regulatory demands.
From BBC
“While the federal government reversed and put up roadblocks, the global zero-emission vehicle market surged ahead last year,” said California Air Resources Board Chair Lauren Sanchez in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
“It’s strangely calm with fewer protests and police roadblocks. But I don’t think it will hold. It’s very volatile.”
Alcaraz faces a significant roadblock in Italy's Sinner, the two-time defending champion who is chasing his own slice of history.
From Barron's
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