roadblock
Example Sentences
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The $40 level—which acted as a significant roadblock since January 2024 with several rejections—should now see that former resistance turn into support.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
That strategy hit a roadblock in federal court, as a succession of rulings invalidated his attempt to revive the policy under different laws.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026
There is no roadblock moderating access to the estate, nor any officials checking if the people outside are press, or anything else for that matter.
From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026
"The big roadblock for the things he'd like to do are the state of the New York, the financial capacity of the state and the political willingness of the governor."
From BBC • Jan. 2, 2026
Right as we get off the freeway, we’re met by a police roadblock.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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