obstacles
Example Sentences
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Anticipating that his digital footprint would create potential social and economic obstacles for him, Paul changed his last name.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Record car prices, high loan rates, a weaker job market and stiff U.S. tariffs were seen as big obstacles for buyers.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
“We are heartbroken and devastated by the loss of Ashley. ... She was adventurous, outgoing, smart and driven, never letting obstacles get in her way,” the family’s statement read in part.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
In April, Le Pen dined with Entreprise et Cité, an elite business club—and ran into obstacles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
On the contrary, he stressed all the obstacles, pointing out how Durham residents—both black and white—were going to resent C.P. and Ann’s working together.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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