roadblock

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Where the film becomes truly interesting and innovative is also where its narrative’s most imposing roadblock lies.

From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026

Travel ball begins in June, and that’s the big roadblock for softball, with many coaches and players participating.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The company cleared a major roadblock to its IPO earlier this week, when it won a legal fight with its co-founder turned Altman foe Elon Musk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Rwandan soldiers stopped them at the next roadblock.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Neither the feeling that our DNA work had hit a roadblock nor the uncertainty of getting paid for the year was of much concern when I joined Av and his sister Val at Euston Station.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson