Obstacle Definition & Meaning

Example Sentences

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Achieving the right balance has been a major obstacle for therapy development.

From Science Daily

The evening was light on special guests, which could have been an obstacle for the performer, who boasts a back catalogue with a large number of feature artists.

From BBC

"Unfortunately, a number of other words still end up on the blacklist. That's a shame, Europe should be backing innovative entrepreneurs, not putting new obstacles in their way."

From Barron's

The major obstacle facing a coal revival is the price of competing energy sources, especially natural gas.

From Los Angeles Times

But there are enormous obstacles to reaching an agreement.

From BBC