obstacle

Example Sentences

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Although she has been a supporter of the tax, she has also concluded that it is a major obstacle to building new housing.

From Los Angeles Times

As ever the Berlin Film Festival is offering viewers a window into stories from across the world -- but what to do when filmmakers face obstacles in working in the countries that their stories come from?

From Barron's

What’s Next: The retailer is thriving while the broader jewelry industry faces future obstacles, including waning demand for diamond jewelry, increased interest in cheaper lab-grown diamonds, and reduced consumption by affluent Chinese consumers.

From Barron's

Fear tripped on the second element of their free-dance routine, and despite skating cleanly for the remainder it proved too much of an obstacle to overcome.

From BBC

People are motivated to remove any obstacles that get in the way of their own personal well-being—even their parents.

From The Wall Street Journal