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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are a hurdle" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe obstacles or challenges that impede progress or success in a particular context.
Example: "The lack of funding and resources are a hurdle for the project's completion."
Alternatives: "pose a challenge" or "create an obstacle."
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The Yankees keep getting better, the Braves are a hurdle to clear.
Indian tariffs of 150% are a hurdle for exporters, but the country's spirits market is set to expand by 3% in 2016, according to industry data provider IWSR, and scotch distillers are keen to capitalise.
The Irish expatriate population in London provided a strong launching-pad before Ryanair's boss, Michael O'Leary, applied the formula more widely.High social costs are a hurdle for low-fare, low-cost carriers in continental Europe, although both Ryanair and EasyJet are confident enough now to run continental bases with local staff.
Creating natural input methods are a hurdle at building such a system.
President Barack Obama admitted Thursday that Democrats' struggles with weak turnout in midterm elections are a hurdle the party is "going to have to get over".
Especially those extendedly fixed tissues are a hurdle for efficient protein extraction from FFPE tissue.
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