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The phrase "a few obstacles back" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to challenges or difficulties encountered earlier in a process or journey.
Example: "We faced a few obstacles back, but we managed to overcome them and continue moving forward."
Alternatives: "a few hurdles ago" or "a couple of challenges earlier".
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In the quasi-steady propagation regime with the lowest blockage obstacles, burning pockets of gas extended only a few obstacles back from the flame-tip, whereas burning pockets were observed further back in tests with the higher obstacle blockage.
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