obstacle

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In slopestyle, athletes navigate a course with a variety of obstacles, including rails and various jumps, and are judged on the breadth, originality, and quality of their stunts.

From Barron's

But ballots aren’t polls, and the road ahead is fraught with obstacles.

From The Wall Street Journal

"They met in France to agree that the only obstacle standing in their way was Seif al-Islam," she said referring to a recent US-brokered meeting in Paris between officials from both sides.

From Barron's

Once a symbol of cooperation, the 'Friendship Bridge' connecting the two snow-covered banks has been reinforced with rows of razor wire and anti-tank obstacles.

From Barron's

In 2025, a pilot called for changes after a similar incident, mentioning Burbank’s short runway and other nearby obstacles, including Van Nuys flights, calling it a “demanding landing environment.”

From Los Angeles Times