obstacle

Even if Trump and Kim agree to meet, their differences over North Korea's nuclear weapons programme remain a major obstacle to any breakthrough.

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

One major obstacle is the blood-brain barrier, a protective system that limits which substances can enter the brain from the bloodstream.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

Another obstacle to fostering is societal change in families, she said.

From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2026

The green light removes a key regulatory obstacle for the Italian bank’s $34.93 billion takeover offer.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

Having red ribbons braided through one’s mane, prancing obediently through obstacle courses, and taking jumps at a trot—what was it all for?

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

One of the biggest obstacles to a black hole splitting comes from thermodynamics, the branch of physics that governs how energy behaves and how physical systems change.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 3, 2026

China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Thursday that "as far as we are aware, there are no obstacles for residents of the Taiwan region to travel internationally".

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

A year ago, that government’s website said the vehicle business controlled by Skyworth’s founder had received “the comprehensive support of government departments,” and that the government’s “concierge-style” service has cleared development obstacles for the enterprise.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Kane's career has not been without its obstacles but he remains as focused as ever to conquer whatever is placed in front of him by Bayern Munich and England.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

They encounter no obstacles along their way, since they fly there, but all their problems arise once they have arrived.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli