hurdles

Example Sentences

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Ja'Kobe Tharp broke the 110m hurdles world record during heats at the American college championships on Wednesday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

If Nestlé clears those hurdles, there is plenty for investors to like.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

But he says he was drawn to the challenge of navigating technical and political hurdles to keep the lights on for the 67 million people in 13 states stretching from New Jersey to Kentucky.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I grew a bond with Coach Jojo and developed a love for the hurdles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

From their starting blocks to their jumping standards to their landing systems and cages and hurdles and bleachers, their equipment totally puts Liberty High to shame.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen