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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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So far, the roaring bull market that began in late 2022 has overcome every obstacle in its path.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

The biggest obstacle to monolithic integration has been temperature.

From Science Daily • May 30, 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

Sinner's path to the Coupe des Mousquetaires is already without one major obstacle because Alcaraz is absent - and seeds tumbled in his half of the draw on Tuesday.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Rather he came to see her as an obstacle, just as a sea captain might view an iceberg—something to monitor and avoid.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson




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