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
Be Compassionate with Yourself Giving things away and getting organized have an emotional component that can be a stumbling block.
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Memorial Stadium, no matter the streaks in play, poses a stumbling block for any QB in his first Big Ten game.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The stumbling block for Chinese brands or shippers currently utilizing de minimis may be the import requirement of the 10-digit HTSUS code, which classifies an item and stipulates its duty rate.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
However, invasive grasses are not the only culprits acting as stumbling blocks for native plants.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Apr. 2025
Memorial Stadium, no matter the streaks in play, poses a stumbling block for any QB in his first Big Ten game.
—Mitch Sherman, New York Times, 14 May 2025
The stumbling block for Chinese brands or shippers currently utilizing de minimis may be the import requirement of the 10-digit HTSUS code, which classifies an item and stipulates its duty rate.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 May 2025
However, invasive grasses are not the only culprits acting as stumbling blocks for native plants.
—Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 24 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for stumbling block
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stumbling block
Noun
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Listen to this article The path back to the pinnacle was littered with obstacles.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
21 June 2025
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But Sunshine’s cast is filled with superb actors, including Rose Byrne, Cliff Curtis, Benedict Wong, and Michelle Yeoh — not to mention a pre-fame Chris Evans — as their spacecraft faces deadly obstacles on the way to completing this desperate mission.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
20 June 2025
Noun
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All of these had been manageable hurdles this postseason.—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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Although House supporters of the bill have reportedly promised to push the bill through, so Trump can sign it into law by July, the GENIUS Act is likely to face hurdles.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The 71-year-old was convicted in July 2024 of 16 counts, including extortion, conspiracy, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
18 June 2025
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According to records from the DeKalb County jail, where the reporter remains detained, he was charged with improperly entering a pedestrian roadway, obstruction of law enforcement officers and unlawful assembly.—
Marlon Sorto,
CNN Money,
17 June 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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