hurdles
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The biggest hurdles to all eligible families receiving the free $1,000 may be either a lack of public awareness or bureaucratic hurdles, some researchers have said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
Union Pacific’s agreement with CN comes as the blockbuster merger with Norfolk Southern faces hurdles after the Surface Transportation Board paused its review of the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
Paramount's bid still faces hurdles across the Atlantic after a federal judge in California ordered the companies to temporarily pause their merger this week.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
The flip side is societal pressure when they aim to be ambitious despite all the hurdles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s down to two varsity girl high jumpers—Fiona and a Langston jumper named Yassi—when the hurdles are set up again for the 300-meter race.
From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen
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