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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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But many legal scholars, and at least some judges, believe there is a path around this obstacle.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Ability has never been the obstacle preventing Ohtani from total pitching dominance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Launch costs, however, are still a major obstacle holding firms back from producing at scale in orbit, as well as from pursuing other ventures.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

For those with TSW-like symptoms already facing challenges with anxiety and confusion about what condition they have, getting treatment can pose another obstacle.

From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026

On the other hand, the toddler’s illness also threw an obstacle in Mrs. Kedzie’s path to spiritual glory, riches, or both.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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