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.

Examples of the hurdles in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The manufacturer has overcome some of the hurdles of workwear recycling—including the fasteners and elastics prevalent in the category—by removing any hard materials during shredding. — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 6 July 2026

Borgman suggested considering an artificial intelligence committee with parents, students and other stakeholders to navigate the hurdles. — Julianna Mejia, Kansas City Star, 30 June 2026

Apart from the science, one of the hurdles has, of course, been ethical. — New Atlas, 27 June 2026

Despite all of the hurdles, over a year after it was donated, the latest Air Force One jet is ready for the president. — Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 24 June 2026

Rhymes for the hurdles

• girdles