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hurdle

noun (PROBLEM)
 
 
/ˈhɜː.dl̩/ US  /ˈhɝː-/

Definition

a problem that you have to deal with before you can make progress: Getting a work permit was the first hurdle to overcome. The cost of this exercise is proving a major hurdle.Difficult things and peoplePreventing and impeding
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