obstacle
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Fishing was the biggest obstacle then, and remains a dealbreaker today.
From BBC β Aug. 26, 2026
One important obstacle is that many of these compounds can increase triglyceride levels, which may raise cardiovascular risk.
From Science Daily β Aug. 23, 2026
Last week, California’s Public Utilities Commission unanimously approved the merger, lifting the final obstacle in Charter’s path to close the deal.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 20, 2026
Yuriy, a senior instructor who led one of the squads across the gruelling obstacle course, has at times pondered the necessity of such trials given the nature of drone warfare.
From Barron's β Aug. 20, 2026
But my hand doesn’t pose enough of an obstacle.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
The Triple Concerto, for instance, is full of obstacles.
From Los Angeles Times β Aug. 27, 2026
Whether we planned for them or not, the road is filled with obstacles, detours and dead ends.
From Salon β Aug. 24, 2026
The egg belongs to parents French and Frank, with staff at the zoo saying the chick has already overcome several obstacles to survive - including the heat.
From BBC β Aug. 21, 2026
In other words, cells traditionally viewed as obstacles to weight loss may actually become part of the biological machinery that allows GLP-1 therapies to maintain it.
From Science Daily β Aug. 20, 2026
I think Dr. Z was enjoying putting up obstacles for them.
From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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