obstacle
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Investors cheered when Venezuela opened its vast mineral reserves to private capital in April but gang control over many mines could prove a powerful obstacle.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
“Financial stress doesn’t just impact a person’s current well-being — it can become a major obstacle to successful retirement planning,” said Scott Bishop, a certified financial planner and partner of Presidio Wealth Partners.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Lead author Dr. Chi Li, whose team's findings were published in Nature Photonics, said the achievement addresses a major obstacle in valleytronics research.
From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026
But by making the art of comedy its vehicle and having two women steer through the industry’s obstacle course, “Hacks” became a celebration of blasting through hurdles.
From Salon • May 29, 2026
His liking for Silvertongue's daughter was a more serious obstacle, and his guilty conscience didn't make matters any easier.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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