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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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In addition to the agriculture and Pacific Ocean areas outside, visitors will find a camping exhibit with an obstacle course, gratitude tree and a series of different shaped tents where kids can play.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

A verdict in Musk’s favor would have been a major obstacle to an OpenAI IPO.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

Scientists have been exploring ways to remove or repair these harmful cells, but there has been a major obstacle.

From Science Daily • May 15, 2026

The Nepali climbers managed to fix ropes and ladders as they found a way past the obstacle on Wednesday morning.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Did she really think such an ordinary lock was any obstacle?

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke




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