obstacle to

Frequency: 8.423.5 per million words

indicates what is being blocked or prevented

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Examples (10)

  • The huge distances involved have proved an obstacle to communication.
  • Lack of funding became a significant obstacle to completing the project on time.
  • His injury proved a major obstacle to his athletic career.
  • Bureaucracy can often be an obstacle to innovation.
  • Language barriers are a common obstacle to international cooperation.
  • The new regulations are seen as an obstacle to economic growth.
  • Environmental concerns present an obstacle to the construction of the new highway.
  • She viewed every challenge as an obstacle to overcome, not a reason to quit.
  • Prejudice remains a formidable obstacle to true equality.
  • The lack of skilled workers poses a significant obstacle to the industry's expansion.