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hurdles

  • plural
    of hurdle.
    hurdle
    noun
    a portable barrier over which contestants must leap in certain running races, usually a wooden frame with a hinged inner frame that swings down under impact to prevent injury to a runner who does not clear it.
  • present tense form
    of hurdle (3rd person singular).
    hurdle
    noun
    a portable barrier over which contestants must leap in certain running races, usually a wooden frame with a hinged inner frame that swings down under impact to prevent injury to a runner who does not clear it.

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Under the new regime, visa holders who need more time will have to file formal applications with the federal government, subjecting themselves to additional background checks, biometric vetting, and other bureaucratic hurdles.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

But higher energy costs continue to present hurdles for industry.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

Businessman Yang Shuai, 42, feared that future generations would "face real hardship" due to hurdles encountered when searching for jobs.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

In other words the hurdles they plan, while still ill-defined, look like they might be quite high - and folk in government, publicly and privately, are leaning into making that point.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

Then he said he used to run hurdles, while tapping his hand on his chest, his secret tattooed Olympic medal.

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds