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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ΛˆΙ’b stΙ™ kΙ™l /


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The next month, Revels would become the first African American sworn in to either the Senate or House of Representatives, but there was still an obstacle to overcome.

From Slate ● Nov. 12, 2026

The remaining fortress belt cities provide Ukraine with a strong defensive line and are a major obstacle to any Russian advance.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Serhant argued that the system has become an obstacle to moving, with consequences that have developed over many years.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

The new system overcomes that obstacle, allowing scientists to study realistic asteroid shapes while maintaining the precision needed to calculate their response to an X-ray burst.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 8, 2026

A greater obstacle, as impassable as it was unforeseen, obliged a new and indefinite postponement.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Despite the intimidation and the obstacles he and other medics face, he remains determined - his goal is to help put an end to the disease.

From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2026

The four requirements, however, could present significant obstacles to Eisenkot's potential partners.

From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026

Nevertheless, Arab-led parties have insisted they will not let Eisenkot’s conditions be obstacles to supporting him, Scheindlin said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2026

So far, Eisenkot appears likely to have the first shot because more lawmakers endorsed him, but obstacles remain, such as whether he will take on support from Arab or ultraorthodox parties.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Heedless of obstacles, the ogress pursued them noisily, trampling bushes and tearing through branches.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull


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