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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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He described space as "supply constrained, not demand constrained", arguing that access to space remains the biggest obstacle to future development.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

“What is the mechanism in this deal that will prevent it from using that weapon again in the future when the next obstacle in the relationship emerges,” Talmadge said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Despite the importance of the fossil, researchers faced a major obstacle.

From Science Daily • Jun. 12, 2026

Despite the potential obstacle, Raymond James equity analysts said in a note on Thursday that they “still believe the deal is likely to close.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There was, however, a big obstacle in her way: her boss, Leonard Jones.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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