obstacle

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Launch costs, however, are still a major obstacle holding firms back from producing at scale in orbit, as well as from pursuing other ventures.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Nvidia stock is rising Monday but competition rom a new Huawei chip could be an obstacle to renewed sales in China.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Turn right, as the map tells you to do, and you’ll encounter decaying sidewalks, with cracked and buckled concrete that turns a modest uphill walk into an obstacle course.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

However, there is a significant obstacle in the way of United's interest in Anderson - Manchester City.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

My dad showed people his ticket, and we eventually made our way to the gate, weaving our way through the obstacle course of people lying on the floor.

From "How Dare the Sun Rise" by Sandra Uwiringiyimana