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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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These findings highlight that disease was not just an obstacle for early humans but a key force shaping the course of human evolution.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

However, the lack of action on Iran’s nuclear program could be an obstacle.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“And it’s a direct obstacle to growth, to fairness, to opportunities, and to the long-term success of projects like this one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

Another obstacle, they said: Iraq doesn’t have a state tanker fleet unlike Saudi Arabia, meaning it relies on international traders and shipping companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

It was as if he didn’t exist, except as an obstacle in the path.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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