obstacle

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Reform efforts can both help these companies—such as changes to regulation that remove zoning obstacles or drum up housing demand—or hurt them.

From Barron's

Her chief obstacle on “One Battle After Another” was finding who would bring the Willa character to life.

From Los Angeles Times

A muted price move reflects expectations that significant obstacles remain before Venezuelan oil is flowing more freely.

From The Wall Street Journal

The move in oil markets reflects expectations among energy traders that significant obstacles remain before Venezuelan oil is flowing more freely into global markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

These instabilities have been a major obstacle to improving fusion performance.

From Science Daily