as in hurdles
something that makes movement or progress difficult
stumbling on all the obstacles along the path
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This guide will take you through the first steps before such a partnership, the obstacles that remain along the way and how to deal with them.
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Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Equipped with complete sensory data, the instructor robot acquired the ability to climb in a variety of settings, overcoming obstacles such as shaky ladders and misplaced stairs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Because of the stability the hook end-effector offered, the robot was able to climb steeper ladders and deal with unforeseen obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Entrepreneurs who go down this path often face obstacles, but the journey can also be incredibly rewarding.
—Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
None of these obstacles will likely stop the massive inflow of cash ticketed for women’s sports in the coming years.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Experts say many of the obstacles to drone delivery, most notably the technology and regulations, have been hurdled.
—Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Each block map gets more difficult with obstacles and steps to navigate, challenging your student to methodically complete a system, which are the basic skills necessary for coding.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Coaches can help individuals and teams develop this kind of resilience by providing guidance, support and strategies for overcoming obstacles.
—Denise Russo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Vamsi Gosu, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Equipped with complete sensory data, the instructor robot acquired the ability to climb in a variety of settings, overcoming obstacles such as shaky ladders and misplaced stairs.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Because of the stability the hook end-effector offered, the robot was able to climb steeper ladders and deal with unforeseen obstacles.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Entrepreneurs who go down this path often face obstacles, but the journey can also be incredibly rewarding.
—Hilary Tetenabum, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
None of these obstacles will likely stop the massive inflow of cash ticketed for women’s sports in the coming years.
—Alex Sherman, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Experts say many of the obstacles to drone delivery, most notably the technology and regulations, have been hurdled.
—Mike Gagliardi, NBC News, 3 Oct. 2024
Each block map gets more difficult with obstacles and steps to navigate, challenging your student to methodically complete a system, which are the basic skills necessary for coding.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Coaches can help individuals and teams develop this kind of resilience by providing guidance, support and strategies for overcoming obstacles.
—Denise Russo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Obstacles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstacles. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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