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hurdles

  • plural
    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.
  • present tense form
    of hurdle (3rd person singular).
    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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But the company’s AI strategy has faced internal culture clashes and organizational hurdles since the very beginning.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026

The fast-improving Dutch two-time world 400m hurdles champion, who chose to switch events this season, crossed the line first in 1:59.96.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Reforms made over the last two years mean that companies listing in London can offer fewer shares for sale, spend less on distributing company information to analysts, and face fewer hurdles in acquiring other companies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

"Our goal should be for American open source models to be the best globally. This requires removing the hurdles that make it harder for American open source models to compete," he said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

I jump a few hurdles, run a 50 and a 100—I don’t think I’m much of a sprinter—try to high-jump, and foul out a bunch of times on the long jump.

From "A Good Kind of Trouble" by Lisa Moore Ramée