hurdle
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Opposition in British Columbia posed a significant hurdle to a new pipeline.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026
Some expats navigate this hurdle by using the address of a family member or power of attorney.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026
Altadena residents have flooded the inboxes and voicemails of state and local lawmakers, hoping the bill passes its first hurdle Wednesday when it’s up for a vote by two committees.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Boulter became the 11th British singles player to fall at the first hurdle at Wimbledon after losing to 6-2 6-4 to Italian teenager Tyra Caterina Grant.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
We had just one more hurdle to clear, that of landing safely in the ocean.
From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins
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