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Recent Examples of roadblock
Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Yoshida began working on a feature-length script in 2018 but hit a roadblock in 2021 when the project didn’t meet Canadian government funder Telefilm’s requirement that projects be primarily in English, French or an Indigenous language.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 19 May 2026
In a sector built on short-termism, that can be a significant roadblock.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The order removes a potential roadblock to Louisiana Republicans’ plans to immediately redraw their map and potentially give the party a pickup opportunity for the midterms.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
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Noun
The kickoff to the World Cup in Boston is less than 25 days away, but there may be a new roadblock.
—Brandon Truitt, CBS News, 20 May 2026
Yoshida began working on a feature-length script in 2018 but hit a roadblock in 2021 when the project didn’t meet Canadian government funder Telefilm’s requirement that projects be primarily in English, French or an Indigenous language.
—Jennie Punter, Variety, 19 May 2026
In a sector built on short-termism, that can be a significant roadblock.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 12 May 2026
The order removes a potential roadblock to Louisiana Republicans’ plans to immediately redraw their map and potentially give the party a pickup opportunity for the midterms.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roadblock
Noun
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The first robot stumbles on aluminum debris, its wheels furiously trying to get traction and move around the obstacle.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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That disconnect is beginning to create what could become the new trust economy—one in which governance, authentication, transparency and accountability become strategic advantages for the companies in this space, rather than just operational or compliance obstacles.—
Jacques Ledbetter,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Searles-Harris had barricaded himself on the second floor and taken 10 employees of Kern County Superintendent of Schools hostage, Bakersfield Assistant Police Chief Jeremy Blakemore said.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
3 June 2026
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The situation began a day earlier, when a man barricaded himself with hostages − employees of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools − inside a building that houses a Chase Bank in downtown Bakersfield, north of Los Angeles.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Moreover, compared to nearby countries that have counteracted the economic effects of aging populations with new immigrants and their children, Italy has set more hurdles on the path to citizenship for those without native ancestry, even if they are born in the country.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Negotiating the first hurdle is followed by three sets of group-phase challenges home and away, played on Thursdays in October, November and December, to make it to the knockout stage in the New Year.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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As instability rose, the administration reverted to strict state control, detaining opposition figures and journalists while delaying elections.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Season 3 was delayed due to production issues, including, reportedly, co-creator Jason Sudeikis’ endless rewrites.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
30 May 2026
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In fact, the data showed that more than 60 million families don’t play together at all, with those surveyed citing barriers such as work, screen time, household chores, cost and a lack of safe spaces as impediments to fun.—
Angelique Jackson,
Variety,
1 June 2026
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Across the half mile that separated us, the stern gaze of the villagers was an impediment to our meeting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Iran had to shut in its own wells this month after the United States started blockading the strait.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Demonstrators wielding dynamite have blockaded major cities, leading to shortages of food, fuel and medical supplies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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And the steady rain that fell on the tens of thousands packing Nationals Park – the only stadium show of the tour located 4 miles from the White House – could have been a hindrance to lesser artists.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Some episodes feature mystery box twists containing advantages and hindrances that throw the competition into chaos.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Cans block harmful light better than bottles, whose long necks can allow light and oxygen that speed up aging.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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The acid also blocks tyrosinase, an enzyme involved in melanin production that can become overactive due to the body’s inflammatory response during a shingles infection.—
Alyssa Sparacino,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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“Roadblock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roadblock. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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