as in hurdles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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Recent Examples of obstacles
Levitt emphasizes the importance of innovation in overcoming obstacles.
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Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
A lot rides on Su’s ability to steer the company through these obstacles.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
But broadband access and affordability remain obstacles, particularly for rural households.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Navigating Challenges The path to engaging Indonesia's top creators wasn't without obstacles.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But the road from there was filled with more speeding obstacles than the Autobahn.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected, despite obstacles such as stress, speed and lack of mindfulness.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
A lot rides on Su’s ability to steer the company through these obstacles.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
But broadband access and affordability remain obstacles, particularly for rural households.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Navigating Challenges The path to engaging Indonesia's top creators wasn't without obstacles.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
But the road from there was filled with more speeding obstacles than the Autobahn.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Lynx, developed by Deep Robotics, demonstrates exceptional mobility, switching between wheels and traditional quadruped modes for climbing stairs or overcoming obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
Often, leaders have really good intentions to be inclusive, but obstacles or barriers get in the way.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Inclusive leadership involves creating an environment where everyone's voice is valued and respected, despite obstacles such as stress, speed and lack of mindfulness.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Obstacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacles. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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