stumbling block

Example Sentences

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The stumbling block had been over products like beef and lamb.

From Barron's • Feb. 5, 2026

Soho House’s plan to go private hit a last-minute stumbling block this week, after a lead investor said it couldn’t meet its financial commitment by the expected closing date.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The AA said drivers "frequently tell us that the upfront costs of new EVs are a stumbling block to making the switch to electric".

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2025

The stumbling block was Lloyd’s of London, the world’s largest insurance marketplace, which Neal helmed for more than six years before stepping down as CEO in January, the people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

And though it was the furthest thing from any of our minds on the day she died, the loss of Maman Soury would also be a stumbling block in our immigration process.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi