obstacle
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"The main obstacle is the different standards and regulations between African countries. With AfCFTA, we could have greater harmonisation," said Yattabare.
From Barron's β Jul. 20, 2026
That’s a cultural obstacle that will be difficult to clear.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 12, 2026
The Italian was at his ruthless best in dismantling Djokovic, overcoming the player who was expected to be his biggest obstacle to success in straight sets.
From BBC β Jul. 12, 2026
Another obstacle comes from the expansion of the universe.
From Science Daily β Jul. 9, 2026
It had occurred to Bigwig that in the narrow run even his dead body would be a considerable obstacle.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
As people live longer, social isolation can be a risk for older adults, who may face obstacles such as diminished mobility, limited access to transportation and often, the loss of a loved one or caregiver.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 24, 2026
He said streaming still faced several obstacles, including the fact that many high-end games still require a controller.
From BBC β Jul. 23, 2026
Given the obstacles, Dixie Dillon Lane is well aware that “Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How It Went Mainstream” is an ambitious project.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 22, 2026
This combination of wide scanning, low interference, and strong beam quality addresses one of the central obstacles facing integrated lidar technology.
From Science Daily β Jul. 22, 2026
He smiles, almost in defiance of whatever force of the universe threw such obstacles in their path.
From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner
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