obstacle

Example Sentences

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But a recent swing through the Maracaibo region in northwestern Venezuela dramatized the many obstacles.

From Los Angeles Times

Although she has been a supporter of the tax, she has also concluded that it is a major obstacle to building new housing.

From Los Angeles Times

As ever the Berlin Film Festival is offering viewers a window into stories from across the world -- but what to do when filmmakers face obstacles in working in the countries that their stories come from?

From Barron's

What’s Next: The retailer is thriving while the broader jewelry industry faces future obstacles, including waning demand for diamond jewelry, increased interest in cheaper lab-grown diamonds, and reduced consumption by affluent Chinese consumers.

From Barron's

Fear tripped on the second element of their free-dance routine, and despite skating cleanly for the remainder it proved too much of an obstacle to overcome.

From BBC