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

Many a news story has focused on the hurdles in developing and preserving affordable housing. — Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Given the hurdles, Charlotte might never do anything like it again, either. — Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026

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

Rhymes for the hurdles

• girdles