the hurdles
plural noun
: a race in which runners must jump over a series of barriers (called hurdles)
He won a medal in the high hurdles.
The hurdles is his best event.
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From the hope for safer streets and better housing to navigating the hurdles of rapid growth, there's a lot on the community's mind and CBS LA wants to hear it all.
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Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Identifying the hurdles The three-year memorandum of understanding outlining the partnership is the first of its type for both entities.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
But one of the hurdles has been getting complex electronics into small spaces like a single strand of cotton.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Despite the hurdles, Hwang expressed cautious optimism, emphasizing that better digital tools, clearer communication, and proactive education by tax professionals will be critical to helping taxpayers navigate what is likely to be a noisy and uneven filing season.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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Cbs La Staff, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Identifying the hurdles The three-year memorandum of understanding outlining the partnership is the first of its type for both entities.
—Brandon Lingle, San Antonio Express-News, 10 Feb. 2026
But one of the hurdles has been getting complex electronics into small spaces like a single strand of cotton.
—New Atlas, 27 Jan. 2026
Despite the hurdles, Hwang expressed cautious optimism, emphasizing that better digital tools, clearer communication, and proactive education by tax professionals will be critical to helping taxpayers navigate what is likely to be a noisy and uneven filing season.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
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“The hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hurdles. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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