roadblock

Example Sentences

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A major roadblock is the undue influence of proxy advisory firms on the process.

From The Wall Street Journal

But couples who try to get close in private run into other roadblocks - some hotels in the country even insist on seeing marriage certificates before renting out rooms to couples.

From BBC

Changes in religious demographics in the key Rust Belt states could end up being a roadblock for Republicans hoping to take back the Oval Office in 2024.

From Salon

The agency has also created roadblocks that have made it difficult for people to file federal complaints or get outside law enforcement to investigate the issues, according to the lawyers.

From New York Times

"We trusted them, and were starting to move into the US. But we were stopped at a roadblock," said Mr Uzcategui, who was eventually paroled into El Paso after his asylum claim was heard.

From BBC