obstacle
Example Sentences
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Coco 2 can adapt more quickly to new environments and physical obstacles, the company said.
From Los Angeles Times
Alexandra Saieh, Head of Humanitarian Policy and Advocacy, says the more obstacles in place, the further it impedes the ability to offer effective humanitarian assistance and causes "a catastrophic impact on people in Gaza."
From BBC
One major obstacle was the tendency of the catalytic system to trigger unwanted chlorination reactions, which created byproducts and reduced efficiency.
From Science Daily
“These are serious obstacles, but they are within Iran’s reach over time.”
On the other hand, the toddler’s illness also threw an obstacle in Mrs. Kedzie’s path to spiritual glory, riches, or both.
From Literature
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