pons asinorum

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Noun
  • Read: An unabashedly intellectual murder mystery In both novels, the artists eventually do solve their mysteries, but largely through the interference of others rather than their own genius.
    Talya Zax, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Our lawmakers must allow the department to do its job — free from political interference and ideological posturing.
    David Bloomfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The Arches is designed for all-around off-roading, while the Cliffhanger is geared toward slow, technical obstacles.
    Jamie L. LaReau, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • However, the obstacle avoidance technology included in the X10 Pro Omni has a 3D MatrixEye.
    Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Lack of technical support is considered a major impediment to widespread adoption of conservation measures by farmers.
    Karl Blankenship, Baltimore Sun, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Although Beijing has been trying to diversify its markets in recent years, major impediments to trade with the U.S. would cause real pain.
    Niall Stanage, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In addition to the concealment charge, Mendoza-Gonzalez was charged with obstruction of justice and abuse of a corpse, police said.
    Clifford Ward, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The call resulted in the arrest of a subject for violation of the obstruction statute.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Kyiv and Moscow have framed each other as the main hindrance to peace, in an effort to win Trump’s backing.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Mar. 2025
  • If regulatory bodies enter or place restrictions on the company, there might be unhealthy hindrances or complicities in the company's expansion strategies.
    GuruFocus, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Mac’s Speed Shop Location: Multiple locations in Lake Norman, Matthews, Steele Creek, South End Mac’s Speed Shop has wings tossed in a signature dry rub and served with your choice of sauce on the side.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Feb. 2025
  • This is classic body language sign that your dog feels comfortable and wants a good chest rub, which most dogs love and invites a fuss.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In 1936, famed Olympic runner Jesse Owens raced a horse in a 100-yard dash and won thanks in part to a 40-yard handicap).
    Emily Barone, Time, 19 July 2017
  • LNK classes have done everything from installing handicap doors at Redwood to creating a Healthy Newborn site for Transitions that serves mothers going through addiction recovery.
    Brent Cooper, Cincinnati.com, 17 July 2017
Noun
  • The Olympian and World Championship silver medalist is a superstar heptathlete who’s headed for the women’s long hurdles.
    Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
  • The Vessel Project is built on the principles of mutual aid, ensuring that no one is left behind and that support reaches those in need without the bureaucratic hurdles that often hinder access.
    Jameelah Nasheed, Essence, 1 May 2025
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“Pons asinorum.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pons%20asinorum. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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