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high hurdles

American

noun

(used with a singular verb)

a race in which runners leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 centimeters) high.

high hurdles British

noun

(functioning as singular) a race in which competitors leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 cm) high

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Etymology

Origin of high hurdles

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Due to Germany's 20th-Century experience of oppressive Nazi and communist totalitarian regimes, there are high hurdles to restricting speech and banning publications and organisations.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2025

Lately, in the arena of math, leading models have jumped impressively high hurdles.

From Science Magazine • Dec. 2, 2024

“I thought I was done,” said Mendoza, who also had the fastest 110 high hurdles time of 14.70 on Saturday.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2023

Germany passed an IT security law in 2021 setting high hurdles for makers of telecommunications equipment for next-generation networks, but stopping short of banning Huawei and ZTE as some other countries have done.

From Reuters • Mar. 7, 2023

Then I sit through the 100-meter hurdles for the girls and the 110-meter high hurdles for the boys.

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen

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