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obstacle

Definition for obstacle
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Mr. Loomis has sympathy for his subject, rightly observing that Jews of the era faced tremendous social and professional obstacles.

The potential consequences extend beyond law enforcement: nonprofits could face IRS or Treasury scrutiny, reputational damage, and obstacles to fundraising.

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Beyond the performance, the assembly of this England quintet is made more remarkable by the obstacles each man has had to overcome to be on the field.

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“You have to do more, because there are more obstacles and barriers in the way.”

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China recognizes that technological unreadiness and uneven access to alternative fuels are still major obstacles.

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

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