the hurdles
plural noun
: a race in which runners must jump over a series of barriers (called hurdles)
He won a medal in the high hurdles.
The hurdles is his best event.
Examples of the hurdles in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Yes, but: Despite the hurdles ahead, Roxbury residents and community leaders envision Nubian Square as a paragon of Black cultural and financial success well into the 21st century.
—
Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
However, the potential benefits far outweigh the hurdles.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Locking up crucial defensive pieces and navigating tricky contract situations are just two of the hurdles the team is facing this offseason.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Once kids check out, the hurdles to success get higher, and the emotions associated with clearing them get messier.
—Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the hurdles
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Steph Solis, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
However, the potential benefits far outweigh the hurdles.
—Michele Zanello, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Locking up crucial defensive pieces and navigating tricky contract situations are just two of the hurdles the team is facing this offseason.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Once kids check out, the hurdles to success get higher, and the emotions associated with clearing them get messier.
—Jenny Anderson, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the hurdles
Cite this Entry
“The hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hurdles. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share