as in obstacle
something that makes movement or progress difficult
the only stumbling block to our move across the country was finding someone to adopt our cats
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Recent Examples of stumbling block
The idea that Orthodox Christianity, in particular the Russian Orthodox Church, could be a stumbling block to Holy See-Russia relations is not a new proposition.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
That has made the SALT deduction, the amount of state and local taxes that can be written off on federal returns, a stumbling block for the $3.8 trillion tax proposal in the House.
—James Barron, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The Dutchman insisted there would be no problem convincing a target to join Liverpool, but that the fee involved could still be a stumbling block.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Be Compassionate with Yourself Giving things away and getting organized have an emotional component that can be a stumbling block.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 23 May 2025
That has made the SALT deduction, the amount of state and local taxes that can be written off on federal returns, a stumbling block for the $3.8 trillion tax proposal in the House.
—James Barron, New York Times, 15 May 2025
The Dutchman insisted there would be no problem convincing a target to join Liverpool, but that the fee involved could still be a stumbling block.
—Gregg Evans, New York Times, 17 May 2025
Be Compassionate with Yourself Giving things away and getting organized have an emotional component that can be a stumbling block.
—Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stumbling block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumbling block
Noun
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These shifts signal a recognition that regulation is not an obstacle to progress but a critical enabler of responsible, adaptive innovation - especially when physically embedded in place.—
Kath Mackay,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Despite the obstacles, authorities from at least seven neighboring counties have followed countless tips in their hunt for Decker, with some leads running hot.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Still, Mamdani’s biggest hurdle may be convincing decision-makers in Albany, who would have to sign off on an income tax increase.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The vote-a-rama is the last hurdle before a vote on final passage of the bill in the Senate.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
Noun
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However, Councilmember Paul Dillon proposed another amendment last week that eliminated the notice period and clarified the definition of obstruction.—
Tim Clouser,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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DeKalb police charged Guevara with obstruction of police, unlawful assembly and being a pedestrian on the roadway.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Who’s to blame for the embarrassment that has become Lincoln Yards?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2025
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The problem with toughing it out alone, though, is that a lot of people will continue to isolate themselves for weeks, Brown says, whether out of embarrassment, fear, or pride.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
24 June 2025
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“Stumbling block.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stumbling%20block. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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