obstacle

Example Sentences

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But many legal scholars, and at least some judges, believe there is a path around this obstacle.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

“Fear is the greatest obstacle for any entrepreneur”; “sometimes the biggest challenges become our greatest opportunities”; “learning how to lift people up into their roles instead of managing down with constant criticism is key.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

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

"Adapting to screen time, if they haven't had it or it's been very severely limited, is just another obstacle for them to overcome."

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I have always thought that a wild animal never looks so well as when some obstacle of pronounced durability is between us; a personal experience has intensified rather than diminished that idea.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker