obstacle
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Boeing hinted this week that a tough financial situation at the group was not the primary obstacle to launching a new programme.
From Barron's β Jul. 23, 2026
As air-defense networks get more dense and sophisticated, protecting the drones has become a greater obstacle than enabling them to travel far.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 22, 2026
Fixed optical components have therefore remained a major obstacle to more practical optical computing systems.
From Science Daily β Jul. 22, 2026
For many women, the obstacle is not a lack of desire.
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 20, 2026
Meanwhile, he had a greater obstacle to overcome than mice: the walls.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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Having grown up as a sibling carer, Aitch has faced challenges, and seen Gracie overcome obstacles.
From BBC β Jul. 26, 2026
And if so, how does theater move on in the face of obstacles that at times feel as though they are scattered across an increasingly difficult course?
From Los Angeles Times β Jul. 24, 2026
It automatically extends to June 4, 2027, if the only remaining obstacles are regulatory approvals or governmental orders, including an antitrust injunction.
From The Wall Street Journal β Jul. 24, 2026
As people live longer, social isolation can be a risk for older adults, who may face obstacles such as diminished mobility, limited access to transportation and often, the loss of a loved one or caregiver.
From MarketWatch β Jul. 24, 2026
Such a calculation drove home the enormous obstacles facing black boys and girls with dreams of someday becoming Arthur Ashes and Althea Gibsons.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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