as in obstacle
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as in to barricade
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Recent Examples of roadblock
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Last month, the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the case, removing the final roadblock toward a trial.
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CBS News,
10 June 2026
But this can be a roadblock in the pursuit of claiming your hometown.
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Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
The failure to advance the Senate’s extension of Section 702 is the latest roadblock in a monthslong battle to pass a long-term deal for the government surveillance program.
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Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
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Noun
However, the club ran into a roadblock Wednesday night.
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Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
Last month, the Supreme Court refused to intervene in the case, removing the final roadblock toward a trial.
—
CBS News,
10 June 2026
But this can be a roadblock in the pursuit of claiming your hometown.
—
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 June 2026
The failure to advance the Senate’s extension of Section 702 is the latest roadblock in a monthslong battle to pass a long-term deal for the government surveillance program.
—
Hailey Bullis,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for roadblock
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblock
Noun
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There was an element of cynicism, but not on the part of determined prosecutors who overcame obstacles and brought the case to guilty pleas by three defendants and the conviction on 21 counts of the public official who ignited the scandal.
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But obstacles veered her away from art for years.
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When officers arrived, her son reportedly barricaded himself inside the apartment using furniture to block the door.
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The entrance to the Marriott in Tijuana is barricaded, flanked by police and members of the Mexican National Guard, guns held close.
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However, there are still some hurdles to surmount, particularly financing.
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Here’s how experts suggest overcoming these hurdles.
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Still, some experts say the lack of awareness may delay some eligible adults from taking advantage of the new coverage and getting on the treatments immediately.
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The last time Colombia played at Miami Stadium, the 2024 Copa América final against Argentina was delayed more than 75 minutes after a security breach involving ticketless fans, with some appearing to enter through air vents.
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In a report dated June 15, the system contractor — LAX Integrated Express Solutions — said LAWA project impediments include airport landscaping work, approval delays and impacts from other projects.
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Tariffs are being imposed, there are strong impediments to any movement of labor, and economic coercion is being used practically everywhere.
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The Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for the region's oil and gas, was effectively blockaded since the outbreak of war between the United States and Iran in late February.
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Meanwhile, Lord Corlys Velaryon and his fleet have the city blockaded, while Team Black commands from Dragonstone and Daemon battles in the Riverlands and Aemond broods on the throne, which he’s taken from his maimed brother.
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That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn't be a hindrance.
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El Diez's desire to get the most out of his star man may have proved a hindrance for another natural talent who needed space to thrive.
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To combat bots, Ticketmaster, the primary ticketing platform for many concerts, blocks automated software, identifies and shuts down fake accounts and cancels orders that violate its policies.
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The fabric is also waterproof and has RFID-blocking protection.
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“Roadblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblock. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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