final hurdle

Frequency: 7.012.1 per million words

The last difficulty in a series of challenges.

hurdleADJECTIVE + HURDLE

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final

Examples (10)

  • His horse fell at the final hurdle, costing him the championship.
  • Securing regulatory approval is the final hurdle before we can launch the new product.
  • The last interview with the CEO is the final hurdle in her job application process.
  • The peace treaty now faces its final hurdle: a national referendum.
  • After months of intense training, the championship match represents the final hurdle for the team.
  • We've almost finished the project; integrating the payment system is the final hurdle.
  • She passed all her exams, with only the thesis defense as the final hurdle to her PhD.
  • The legislative bill is expected to clear its final hurdle in the senate tomorrow.
  • Many promising startups fail at the final hurdle of scaling their operations.
  • With all major issues resolved, the home inspection was the final hurdle before closing the deal.