hurdles

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

The report came out as the ballroom project has faced persistent hurdles in court and Congress.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

Take Pratt and Schwarzenegger, for example, who have been trying to offload their custom Pacific Palisades mansion for three years—and have faced more than a few hurdles along the way.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

So when Kyro and some parent helpers start setting up hurdles, I take the opportunity to crutch across the track to the bleachers.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen