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obstacle course

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noun

  1. a military training area having obstacles, as hurdles, ditches, and walls, that must be surmounted or crossed in succession.

  2. Informal. an event, situation, course of action, or the like that presents many challenges or difficulties.

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The proposed solution: Obstacle course racing in place of equestrian, which the sport is testing out.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2022

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