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

Reasons for that are discussed in Novick’s film, as are the hurdles facing people of all races who are accused of crimes but can’t afford legal representation. — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026

Restrictions on mobile internet and access to parts of the city added to the hurdles facing protesters. — Sheikh Saaliq, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026

In January 2026, the company launched Beyond Borders, an employee network where international staff can help one another navigate the hurdles of settling in, such as finding a doctor, navigating an insurance policy document, or arranging childcare. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Zebra Technologies tapped Coresight Research to identify the hurdles facing retailers and service providers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the hurdles

• girdles