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roadblock

[rohd-blok] / ˈroʊdˌblɒk /
NOUN
barrier
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STRONGEST


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The biggest roadblock for many people is the upfront acquisition costs, including down payments and inspections, he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

This time, the probe hit an internal roadblock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

On Thursday, groups representing crypto firms and banks are expected to meet with the White House in an attempt to resolve the latest roadblock.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Let us examine the roadblock and the various unspoken assumptions that buttress it.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson