pons asinorum

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Noun
  • It was destroyed in the name of urban renewal and has borne the brunt of government interference and disinvestment.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 30 June 2026
  • The ruling retained the Fed’s special status in the government that shields it from interference by the White House—now or in the future.
    Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • But even Johnson is not immune to the bruising consequences of dealing with a president who critics say treats Congress as an obstacle, instead of an equal — frequently flexing his power through executive orders.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Crews can drive directly into rivers or lakes without installing additional equipment, allowing the vehicle to continue moving even when water obstacles stand in the way.
    Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Its settlement and exploitation have been slowed by its distance from the rest of the country and by geographic and climatic impediments to travel and communications.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 June 2026
  • In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • He was charged with hindering apprehension, obstruction of justice and tampering with evidence in connection with this case.
    Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • Amber Moree, 21, was arrested on Tuesday and has been charged with accessory after the fact of murder, obstruction of justice and misprision, according to the Chesterfield County Sheriff’s Office.
    Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • Portugal’s World Cup to date has been dominated by the debate over whether Cristiano Ronaldo is a help or a hindrance.
    Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 1 July 2026
  • That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn't be a hindrance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • In a bowl, combine all dry rub ingredients and season the ribs generously on all sides.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
  • The posh pup has a home in the lobby and outside the front entrance, and sits (and stays) at the ready for belly rubs.
    Andrew Sessa, Robb Report, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • For more serious violations, such as parking in a handicap space or in front of a fire hydrant, drivers will receive a 15-minute text warning.
    Bri Buckley, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • The deal, of which Vance is increasingly the public face, is encountering a wall of opposition from skeptical conservatives who have blasted it as a loss for the United States — and a potential handicap for Vance’s political future.
    Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • To directly address these technical, safety, and regulatory hurdles, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the international energy technology firm Eni have established a new commercial engineering services company named RH3OVA.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • There are still some hurdles to get Trout to the game this year.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 5 July 2026
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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