as in obstacle
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as in to barricade
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Recent Examples of roadblock
Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite roadblocks under the Biden administration, producers carried on, Sgamma said.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
Panera Brands has faced roadblock after roadblock for years in its attempts to go public.
—Emily Glass, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
The peacekeepers tried to appeal for permission to move across the roadblocks, but were not authorized to do so.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Noun
And the administration's plan to put thousands of USAID employees on administrative leave also hit a roadblock when a federal judge temporarily halted the order.
—Avery Lotz, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Despite roadblocks under the Biden administration, producers carried on, Sgamma said.
—Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 9 Feb. 2025
Panera Brands has faced roadblock after roadblock for years in its attempts to go public.
—Emily Glass, CNBC, 1 Feb. 2025
The peacekeepers tried to appeal for permission to move across the roadblocks, but were not authorized to do so.
—Compiled By Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 26 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblock
Noun
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As businesses adapted to new ways of working, obstacles were removed for employees who had previously found their options limited.—
Gene Myers,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Poor planning can jeopardize access to space, materials, and equipment, leading to obstacles that drain time and money.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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He’s accused of barricading himself in a clinic bathroom which forced the facility to shut down and reschedule appointments for the day, federal prosecutors said.—
Kate Linderman,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2025
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But almost immediately upon arrival, a ferocious creature attacks them, forcing the family to barricade themselves inside the cabin.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
17 Jan. 2025
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In a climate where immigrants in the United States continue to face extraordinary hurdles, Tonos believes the struggle can still yield high rewards.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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The project has faced early hurdles: Elon Musk openly split with Trump on the day of its announcement, questioning whether its backers had enough money to fund the project.—
David Jeans,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And as Thursday's vote shows, when Republicans are aligned, Democrats only have the power to delay, not derail, their plans.—
Stephen Neukam,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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Louisiana physicians are also delaying treatment of miscarriage and ectopic pregnancy out of fear of breaking the law.—
Kerry Meagher,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Adding to the trouble, the administration’s laser-like focus on the demand side came at the expense of addressing impediments to supply, such as excessive obstacles to permitting processes related to building infrastructure.—
Jason Furman,
Foreign Affairs,
10 Feb. 2025
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Yet as Skydance seeks FCC approval for its acquisition of Paramount Global, sources say that there have been talks with the Trump team about settling the case, potentially removing an impediment to regulatory approval.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In 1990, Papua New Guinea blockaded the islands with gunboats, but the BRA’s numbers swelled nonetheless.—
Sean Williams,
Harper's Magazine,
23 Sep. 2024
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Remember: those same Republicans blockaded the most recent USAI and PDA authorizations for six months before finally relenting in April.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
25 Sep. 2024
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But as the 1820s approached, the rest of the state was settled, and the town's position in the far south was considered a hindrance.—
Justin L. Mack,
Axios,
12 Feb. 2025
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Happily, there are three solid bills stuck in the City Council that will end this hindrance to the daily lives of millions.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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And so, every dough-mixing day was a carefully orchestrated process that required blocking out seven hours to mix and stretch the dough every 30 minutes.—
Jesse Raub,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
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The filing asserts that the administration has no authority to block programs and funding mandated by Congress without approval.—
Ellen Knickmeyer,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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“Roadblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblock. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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