high hurdles

noun

(used with a singular verb)

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

high hurdles

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of high hurdles¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

But either way, both Newsom and Harris would face high hurdles in battleground states if they ran for president.

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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.

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

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These are high hurdles, the Democrats admit it, but there’s no denying the sense of hope and elation in Chicago.

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Musk managed to surpass those high hurdles.

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