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hurdled

  • past participle
    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.
  • past tense form
    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.

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In the eighth inning, he dove after a ground ball up the middle, as shortstop Mookie Betts hurdled over him, and was slow to get up, holding his right shoulder.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026

In 2018, Cofnas argued in a paper that technology would soon allow this unknown to be hurdled.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

Thompson-Robinson also hurdled cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart on the way to another touchdown.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 14, 2022

Matthew Jester intercepted a pass on a 2-point conversion attempt and he hurdled the quarterback during a 100-yard return.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 29, 2022

I jumped off, hurdled the potted plant sitting by the porch steps, and ran to the front door.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez