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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The Fed also faces some high hurdles.

From MarketWatch

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

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From Science Magazine

Musk managed to surpass those high hurdles.

From New York Times

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