pons asinorum

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Noun
  • The announcement put the central bank on a potential collision course with Trump, though a longstanding norm of independence typically insulates the Fed from direct political interference.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Thomas would strip these agencies of their protections against political interference, and Trump would love that.
    Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Studios, whose business model is founded on strong copyright protections, have expressed concern that AI tools could be inhibited by regulatory obstacles.
    Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Leaders should face obstacles with a growth mindset — challenges are opportunities to learn, innovate and demonstrate grit, inspiring their teams to do the same.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Trump Freezes Cash for Charging Network One major impediment to EV adoption is the availability of chargers, so a 2021 infrastructure bill signed by Biden allocated $5 billion over five years for a nationwide EV charging network.
    Emily Forlini, PCMAG, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Another impediment to a strong, vibrant economy is excessive government regulation.
    John C. Goodman, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The office handed over Yoon’s case to the Seoul prosecutors’ office on Friday and asked it to indict him on charges of rebellion, abuse of power and obstruction of the National Assembly.
    Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2025
  • Microplastics in the bloodstream can induce cerebral thrombosis by causing cell obstruction and lead to neurobehavioral abnormalities, Science Advances, 11(4).
    Hatty Willmoth, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Giving communities the ability to build more housing with alternatives to groundwater, which has been a hindrance for fast-growing areas like Buckeye and Queen Creek.
    Jeremy Duda, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Without sanctions relief, poverty and hindrances to aid delivery will worsen in Syria because the new government is controlled by a group with a terrorist designation.
    Delaney Simon, Foreign Affairs, 2 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Bills offensive coordinator Joe Brady did an excellent job of scheming up rub concepts to get receivers open in Week 11 and Buffalo targeted corner Nazeeh Johnson in man coverage on deep passes three times, completing two for 55 yards.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
  • These are seasoned with a rub of onion powder, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne, then lightly breaded before frying.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).
    Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017
  • LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.
    Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017
Noun
  • Aspiring farmers have to navigate around numerous hurdles, including: Environmental reviews Vessel traffic studies Overlapping jurisdictions between state and federal agencies This makes even small-scale operations financially daunting to launch.
    Heide Brandes, thehustle.co, 24 Jan. 2025
  • Still, patients need to jump through logistical hurdles to secure a prescription or insurance coverage.
    Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 24 Jan. 2025
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