obstacle

Example Sentences

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There would be many obstacles, starting with few cities’ having a ready supply of big-name entertainers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Although this layout has delivered strong lab performance, it faces obstacles when scaled for large area manufacturing and long term stability.

From Science Daily

Although crystals are common and highly useful, controlling exactly how and when they form has remained a major obstacle.

From Science Daily

The athletic competition is rivaling triathlons and obstacle races as the must-do event for weekend warriors.

From The Wall Street Journal

The specter of a huge capital-gains tax bill creates another major obstacle to selling.

From The Wall Street Journal