obstacle
noun
something that obstructs or hinders progress.
obstacles
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pluralof obstacle.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It took a year longer than expected, and there were obstacles along the way, but Sovereignty finally showed Saturday that he belongs among the greatest horses of any generation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
China's foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun told reporters on Thursday that "as far as we are aware, there are no obstacles for residents of the Taiwan region to travel internationally".
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Meanwhile, Oman said discussions with Iran had produced an outline for a temporary arrangement to restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, although political obstacles remain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Although the results point toward promising possibilities for future storage technologies, significant technical obstacles remain before optical switching could be used in everyday electronic devices.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Heedless of obstacles, the ogress pursued them noisily, trampling bushes and tearing through branches.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
