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obstacle

[ob-stuh-kuhl] / ˈɒb stə kəl /


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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

Meanwhile, the Justice Department said it would end its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, clearing the obstacle that has stalled Kevin Warsh’s confirmation as his successor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Once Hamilton encountered a major obstacle to the advancement of any cause in which he believed, he instinctively hurled himself onto the offensive, never looked back, and waited for no stragglers.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis




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