brick walls

noun

plural of brick wall
as in stone walls

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  1. barriers
  2. stumbling blocks
Noun
  • Adolesco offers a cultural exchange program that aims to remove cost barriers to studying abroad through an affordable option.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Power supply and heat management remain the biggest barriers to growth.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of barriers
Noun
  • One of the stumbling blocks for those was the environmental-review process, which could take months or even years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Macroeconomic challenges have been stumbling blocks that Hill has had to navigate.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of stumbling blocks
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