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road block

NOUN
something preventing progress
Synonyms
WEAK
barrier blank wall catch complication deterrent difficulty discouragement drawback hindrance hitch hurdle impediment limitation obstacle obstruction snag stone in one's path stumbling block

Example Sentences

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“I’m a U.S. citizen,” he recounted telling ICE officers at the road block.

From Salon • Feb. 12, 2026

He appeared in court in connection with an incident which saw a privately-owned military truck driven through a police road block in Norton Fitzwarren, near Taunton, at 16:40 BST on Sunday.

From BBC • Sep. 12, 2023

Last season, though, brought another road block for Porter and his back.

From Washington Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Evan White has hit another road block in his long recovery from lingering hip issues.

From Seattle Times • May 9, 2023

Nobody in the minibus says anything as we clear the road block and speed along the open road, heading for Aleppo and a nonexistent uncle.

From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell