obstacle
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China said it was concerned about the seizure of the Touska, portraying it as a potential obstacle to a peaceful settlement of the conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
But many legal scholars, and at least some judges, believe there is a path around this obstacle.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 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
Then I told him about confronting Celia outside the gym, and about Miles being an obstacle.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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Michelle Obama's final address as First Lady (2017)
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