roadblock

Example Sentences

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The need to directly overrule the unit, they said, made it a roadblock — one that no longer exists.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

Vici Properties, the real-estate investment trust that was spun off in Caesars’ bankruptcy proceedings in 2017 and counts Caesars as a major tenant, had been viewed as a potential roadblock to a deal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 11, 2026

There is no roadblock moderating access to the estate, nor any officials checking if the people outside are press, or anything else for that matter.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

On Thursday, groups representing crypto firms and banks are expected to meet with the White House in an attempt to resolve the latest roadblock.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Had they anticipated such a large, lateral blast, the roadblock never would’ve been set up the same way.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone