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hurdle

[hur-dl] / ˈhɜr dl /




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Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Canadian retaliatory measures are a major hurdle for renewed trade pact talks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

While the Strabane man has been on the waiting list, his left knee started to deteriorate and needs replaced, which, he said, is "another hurdle" he will have to cross.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

At the state track and field championships, Jayden Rendon of Carson was in the lead of the 300 intermediate hurdles on Saturday when he struck the final hurdle and fell to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Rising inflation, fueled by surging oil prices, is seen as a potential hurdle for the bull market, despite the S&P 500 nearing record highs.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

That was another big hurdle behind us, and none of us, we hoped, would need our pressure suits again.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins




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