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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ΛˆΙ’b stΙ™ kΙ™l /


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The next obstacle was even more demanding: measuring the extremely short interval during which laser illumination caused the regions to align.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 15, 2026

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

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

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 9, 2026

No drug designed by artificial intelligence has won FDA clearance, and pharma leaders say biology is the obstacle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

What was the obstacle to performing Smeaton’s experiments in the 1680s or even the 1580s?

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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

These obstacles have increased interest in finding affordable ways to prevent or delay dementia before symptoms develop.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 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

Thanks mainly to Daniel Burnham the city had proved it could accomplish something marvelous against obstacles that by any measure should have humbled the builders.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson


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