hurdle
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At the state track and field championships, Jayden Rendon of Carson was in the lead of the 300 intermediate hurdles on Saturday when he struck the final hurdle and fell to the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
While the Strabane man has been on the waiting list, his left knee started to deteriorate and needs replaced, which, he said, is "another hurdle" he will have to cross.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Staying power isn’t the only hurdle: Lots of stocks suggested by Greenblatt’s free online screener have weaknesses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
Rising inflation, fueled by surging oil prices, is seen as a potential hurdle for the bull market, despite the S&P 500 nearing record highs.
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
He felt slightly nervous at confronting the first hurdle of his Captaincy.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
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