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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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More broadly, investors have flipped their views on software companies and platforms that potentially could be replaced by AI or hurdled over by new competitors.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026

Mr. Walesa is now 82 and stouter than he was when he hurdled that fence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 13, 2026

He topped that in the second quarter with a 33-yard run in which he hurdled another defender and outmaneuvered several others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 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

He hurdled the charred remains of a chair, then pushed half a table out of his way to reach the prince.

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley