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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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There is one major obstacle blocking his route to No 10 - he is not currently an MP.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

These findings highlight that disease was not just an obstacle for early humans but a key force shaping the course of human evolution.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

However, the lack of action on Iran’s nuclear program could be an obstacle.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“And it’s a direct obstacle to growth, to fairness, to opportunities, and to the long-term success of projects like this one.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

But my hand doesn’t pose enough of an obstacle.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed




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