hurdles

Example Sentences

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While preparing to compete in the multi-events at the Junior Olympics, when I was 10, I had to run the hurdles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Take Pratt and Schwarzenegger, for example, who have been trying to offload their custom Pacific Palisades mansion for three years—and have faced more than a few hurdles along the way.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

While promising, these photonic technologies are still at an early stage and face hurdles related to efficiency, scalability, and cost.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

The fireworks show the hurdles Bilton and Weiss face in winning over the team at “60 Minutes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Hana made that comment about people saying I think I am too good for them, but as bad as I am at hurdles, that sure can’t be what’s keeping us from being friends.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée