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roadblock

noun as in barrier

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In addition to the death of its primary architect, the basilica has hit a number of roadblocks throughout its almost 150-year construction.

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But the US leader insisted on Thursday that "that whole situation, that roadblock is gone now".

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But worsening cost trends, unanticipated investments, and pricier-than-expected mitigation efforts from moving to its new coding standard, called V28, remain potential roadblocks.

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However, his interest in acting hit a roadblock at school, where he says he was unlucky enough to fall out of favor with the drama teachers.

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Islamist militants still severely impact large swathes of Burkina Faso and Mali, imposing roadblocks, launching attacks and cutting off supply lines as they expand their decade-long presence, according to residents' testimonies.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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