as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the only stumbling block to our move across the country was finding someone to adopt our cats
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Recent Examples of stumbling block
Creatives can overcome the ideation stumbling blocks and refine or augment content quickly.
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John Hall, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas − and its colossal civilian death toll − has been a major stumbling block for Democrats in Michigan, with its large Arab American population.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
These should be available in the near future, but at the moment, two essential apps that are part of my personal choice are not available, and that’s a stumbling block.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Of course that became a kind of a stumbling block for a lot of people.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
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John Hall, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
The deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas − and its colossal civilian death toll − has been a major stumbling block for Democrats in Michigan, with its large Arab American population.
—Phaedra Trethan, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2024
These should be available in the near future, but at the moment, two essential apps that are part of my personal choice are not available, and that’s a stumbling block.
—Ewan Spence, Forbes, 24 Sep. 2024
Of course that became a kind of a stumbling block for a lot of people.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for stumbling block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumbling block
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Despite the obstacles, many countries have committed to mediator roles.Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 7 Nov. 2024
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Many inferior systems don't provide enough illumination to enable a driver going 55 mph on a straight road to stop in time after spotting an obstacle in the vehicle’s path.Jim Gorzelany, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The news sparked a relief rally among investors, boosting confidence in the company’s ability to navigate regulatory hurdles.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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Yet, achieving this alignment is challenging due to three significant hurdles: change, challenge, and choice.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Department of Justice indicted Trump with obstruction of an official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to knowingly make a false statement, and assisting, aiding or comforting an insurrection.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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The how-to format defined her previous television series, Martha Stewart Living, which ran from 1993 up to her federal investigation and eventual indictment for obstruction of justice in 2004.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Boeing acquired Spirit for $8.3 billion earlier this year in large part because of a major manufacturing embarrassment.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
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The security breach was a U.S. embarrassment, and the Air Force later disciplined 15 personnel after the service’s inspector general found numerous officials who had been aware of his suspicious behavior but failed to take necessary action.Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 30 Oct. 2024
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