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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Shon Martin could become the first San Diego boy since 1938 to win a state championship in the hurdles
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In the 64 years the San Diego Section has participated in the California State Track Championships, some events have been friendly.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
To circumvent the hurdles and floor procedures that have stymied the House, Republican leaders have passed major legislation under what's known as a suspension of the rules, that is, by bypassing normal systems.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024
And as universities are still recovering from the pandemic’s impact on enrollment, some schools are concerned the hurdles associated with the new FAFSA rollout will result in students deciding not to enroll at all.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Cantwell objected to the hurdles the earlier bill put in place for individuals to sue for alleged violations of their privacy rights, an E&C aide noted on the call with reporters, like requiring them to notify their state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission before filing suit.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2024
However, some traits will help individuals overcome the hurdles that come with starting a business.
—Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the hurdles for urban apartment dwellers is the potential for an operational cost shift: If the landlord had been paying for a central steam heating system, and the renter is now running a heat pump on their own unit’s electricity, their bills may increase.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
And despite all the hurdles, the kids keep coming back.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
The limited distribution of the tickets is just one of the hurdles Olympic organizers have faced regarding the use of the Seine.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Apr. 2024
To circumvent the hurdles and floor procedures that have stymied the House, Republican leaders have passed major legislation under what's known as a suspension of the rules, that is, by bypassing normal systems.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 21 Mar. 2024
And as universities are still recovering from the pandemic’s impact on enrollment, some schools are concerned the hurdles associated with the new FAFSA rollout will result in students deciding not to enroll at all.
—Molly Gibbs, The Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2024
Cantwell objected to the hurdles the earlier bill put in place for individuals to sue for alleged violations of their privacy rights, an E&C aide noted on the call with reporters, like requiring them to notify their state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission before filing suit.
—Lauren Feiner, The Verge, 8 Apr. 2024
However, some traits will help individuals overcome the hurdles that come with starting a business.
—Kyle Russell, USA TODAY, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the hurdles for urban apartment dwellers is the potential for an operational cost shift: If the landlord had been paying for a central steam heating system, and the renter is now running a heat pump on their own unit’s electricity, their bills may increase.
—Matt Simon, WIRED, 29 Mar. 2024
And despite all the hurdles, the kids keep coming back.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
The limited distribution of the tickets is just one of the hurdles Olympic organizers have faced regarding the use of the Seine.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2024
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“The hurdles.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20hurdles. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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